WHO WE ARE
A thought partner for mission-driven teams
At Feedback Loop, our approach is partner-driven, practical, and cost-conscious—we know budgets are tight, and we make sure every evaluation delivers value.
At the core of our work are collaboration, inclusivity, and service. We believe the best solutions emerge when diverse voices are heard and respected, when evaluation is a shared process rather than a top-down exercise, and when the ultimate goal is to serve communities with integrity and care.
About Elizabeth Autio
I came to this work with a simple motivation: I wanted to help make the world better for young people. In my career—as both a classroom teacher and a researcher—I see the passion, energy, and care that educators and nonprofits bring to their work. I also see how challenging it can be to know whether those efforts are truly making a difference.
Program evaluation is my way of supporting that good work at a systems level. It allows me to partner with mission-driven organizations to uncover what’s working, identify where change is needed, and help turn data into meaningful action.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in History from Oberlin College and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Columbia University. At Columbia, I focused on quantitative methods and education policy, while serving as a research assistant at the Center for Children and Families at Teachers College.
Before launching Feedback Loop, I evaluated a wide range of education initiatives at Education Northwest. During my 11 years there, I had the privilege of working with educators and leaders across the country, helping them distill successes and challenges into data-informed insights. Earlier in my career, I also held roles at the NYC Department of Health and the Multnomah County Department of Criminal Justice—experiences that gave me valuable perspective on programs beyond the education space.
As a lifelong learner, I continue to expand my evaluation toolkit. I'm currently pursuing professional learning in how to incorporate AI into evaluation work in an effective and ethical way. I spent three years teaching middle school social studies and language arts and still hold an active license. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and dog.
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