Curious Conversations with Special Guest Nora Murphy Johnson - Season 2/Episode 4

In this episode, we’re continuing our pattern of inquiry with active members of the HSD community. Our special guest is Nora Murphy Johnson. Nora Murphy Johnson, Ph.D., is the President of Inspire to Change. She holds a PhD in Evaluation Studies from the University of Minnesota. Nora believes that all systems of people and institutions are connected and that all parts of the system need to be strong and healthy. Nora encourages clients and stakeholders to think outside of our boxes and disciplines and create a coherent shared vision for something greater than what exists now. Evaluation can be an integral part of working towards this vision. Nora works towards understanding (1) how principles-focused, developmental research and evaluation can be used for systems change and social justice, (2) ways to create a coherent and shared vision that allows for contextualized learning and adaptation, and (3) how to best engage people in useful research and evaluations that inform and inspire. Nora is best known for her publications, “Nine guiding principles to help youth overcome homelessness: A principles-focused developmental evaluation” (Developmental Evaluation Exemplars, 2015), and “Connecting Individual and Societal Change” (Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2020), and Creative Evaluation and Engagement: Volume 1 (2022).