Michael Holmes
Executive Director at ORI Community and Evaluation Services
Eugene, Oregon, United States
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Top SchoolMichael Holmes is an accomplished organizational communication leader and researcher with nearly three decades of experience designing and managing large, multidisciplinary research and evaluation projects. As Executive Director of ORI Community and Evaluation Services and a former department chair and interim dean, he combines strategic leadership with hands-on methodological innovation to generate actionable insights for academic, nonprofit, and industry clients. He has a track record of translating complex data into practical recommendations—using novel data collection and analysis techniques—from university enrollment analytics to media behavior studies. Michael also brings experience in instructional design and facilitation (including co-founding a LEGO Serious Play consultancy) and a strong commitment to inclusive program development and capacity building. Based in Eugene, Oregon, he holds a Ph.D. in Speech Communication and is known for turning rigorous social and behavioral research into clear, stakeholder-focused outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
M.S., Speech Communication, M.S., Speech Communication at Southern Illinois University, CarbondaleUniversity of Minnesota Twin CitiesB.A., Speech Communication, B.A., Speech Communication at Southwest Minnesota State University
Github Skills (4)
spring5
ad-hoc1
cql1
evaluation1
Programming languages (5)
Github contributions (5)
mwatkin8/SMART-ExpressJS
Feb 2020 - Mar 2020
Contributions:5 commits, 3 pushes, 1 branch in 25 days
mwatkin8/mwatkin8.github.io
Feb 2021 - Jun 2024
Contributions:88 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 4 months
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