“Ms. Perez was recommended to me by a colleague as a potential site coordinator for a statewide research study. After one conversation, Ms. Perez impressed me as articulate, diplomatic, and creative in her approach to analyzing new projects. I hired her, and I have continued to be impressed with her skills and savvy. Ms. Perez has deftly managed a myriad of tasks involving communications with field assessors, state administrators, school personnel, and politicians. When faced with barriers, she doesn’t complain or give up – rather, she applies her philosophy of welcoming challenges and develops innovative, successful solutions. Ms. Perez is one of the most efficient, positive, enjoyable colleagues with whom I’ve ever worked.”

- Diane Behl, Senior Research Scientist

    Utah State University

“Marissa Nordstrom Perez brings amazing and gracious energy to her work with people. She and Dr. Barbra Portzline created a customized workshop for DOH Community Health Councils on Qualitative Methods.  They delivered the workshops across New Mexico and the response was overwhelmingly positive.  She is clearly able to listen deeply and well, and is able to adapt concepts to the specific context and needs of her audience. I saw first-hand how she uses humor, a breadth of concrete examples and a light touch to keep people engaged.”

- Corazon Halasan, Epidemiologist

    Community Health Assessment Pgm

    Epidemiology & Response,  NM Dept of Health

"Marissa is particularly skilled at evaluating organizational structures, systems, and programs and even more adept at facilitating creative system improvement. She is open to using a wide range of data and information collection methods.

"Marissa is a true 'participant evaluator' who is invested in the positive outcomes of programs and uses formative processes with constant feedback."

-Mary Ann Shaening, President
  Shaening & Associates, Santa Fe, NM

"Marissa brings a warmth and creative flair to evaluation, using an engaging approach which opens minds and hearts to new possibilities, opening doors for better results."

-Thaddeus Ferber, Program Director
  Forum for Youth Investment, Washington, DC