Kayla M. Lutes

Operation Shoestring invests directly in the children, families, and neighborhoods of Jackson, Mississippi, aspiring to affect transformative change by supporting student success, providing family-centered programming, and cultivating community. They offer year-round academic, social and emotional support to children from pre-K to 8th grade, while supporting and providing resources to families. The Program Evaluation and Research Coordinator will support program evaluation, conduct research and data analysis, and communicate details of evidence-based practices for programs. This position will primarily gather and document service recipient and wider community feedback and associated data, while identifying opportunities for greater community impact. Work conducted by the fellow will assist in deepening community development work as well as strategic planning.