Sample Testimonials

I engaged Dr. Matt Jones to assist our police department with an organizational assessment and supervisory leadership development after significant organizational change initiatives. Matt performed a thorough evaluation of our organization, gaining a deep understanding. He customized an approach utilizing transformational leadership and emotional intelligence that is helping take my organization as well the supervisory and executive staff to the next level. Matt has a unique ability to translate leadership science into bite-sized deliverables. Because of Matt’s expertise, our organization now has a developmental path forward. I highly recommend him and his services.--Chief Jim Ferraris (ret.), Woodburn, OR Police Department

Dr. Matt Jones assisted the Salem Police Department by designing a program focused on leadership development for all sworn and non-sworn supervisors. During our time together Dr. Jones, among other things, introduced reading assignments, conducted small and large group discussion and interviews, provided personal guidance to those who asked, and facilitated 360-degree assessments of each participant. Dr. Jones’ helped us see how we work as a team, where improvements were needed, offered his own thoughts and suggestions, and most importantly, encouraged us to take a deep look at our personal leadership capabilities. I believe we are a better team and work more closely together after the training and am confident that is a result of working with Dr. Jones.--Chief Jerry Moore (ret.), Salem, OR Police Department

I hired Matt to serve as a statistical consultant on a 3-year evaluation for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Regional Partnership Grants to Increase the Well-Being of, and to Improve the Permanency Outcomes for, Children Affected by Substance Abuse. Rockingham, VA site). His quantitative skillset and assistance were invaluable during an evaluation that presented numerous challenges. One of Matt’s main and unique assets is his ability to communicate with people who aren’t familiar with statistics, and with clinicians in particular.  He has a unique gift of navigating through hurdles and translating complicated material into understandable language. His counsel undoubtedly contributed to a more robust product for the client. --Dr. Maria deValpine Program Evaluator Professor, James Madison University, School of Nursing 

Dr. Matthew Jones greatly assisted my office with a critical strategic decision regarding the use of social science methodologies to execute our performance audit portfolio. As the state audit function, it is critical that we deploy leading edge, effective methodologies to assess the efficiency and quality of government activities and services. Dr. Jones provided a quality assessment of our approach that included assurance information as well as sound recommendations for enhancing our process. Dr. Jones was able to quickly grasp key concepts of our technical profession and connect with my highly trained and professional staff, earning their trust with his strong interpersonal skills. Dr. Jones is focused on delivering real value and certainly met this goal for the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office.  --Kip Memmott , Audits Director Oregon Secretary of State