Services for organizations
For nonprofits, school systems, evaluation firms, universities, and research teams that need senior methodological capacity without a senior hire.
Evaluation design
Evaluation plans, logic models, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, pre/post frameworks, and indicator systems that stand up to funder review.
Psychometrics & SEM
Instrument development and validation, reliability analysis, confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis, latent variable modeling, and structural equation modeling.
Mixed methods & qualitative coding
Mixed-methods study design integrating qualitative and quantitative strands, survey development, grounded theory and content analysis, interview and focus group protocols, and AI-assisted qualitative coding workflows governed by inter-coder reliability standards, with interpretation that integrates findings across methods.
Bibliometrics & portfolio analysis
Publication and citation analysis, co-authorship networks, and topic mapping to support institutional review, funding decisions, and research strategy.
Grant development
Proposal strategy, research design sections, measurement plans, and internal review for submissions to federal agencies and private foundations.
Statistical analysis
Parametric and non-parametric analysis, multivariate statistics, and reproducible pipelines in R and Python, reported with effect sizes and appropriate rigor.
Organizational consulting rates
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate (small nonprofits/community orgs) | Starting at $155 / hour |
| Hourly rate (mid-size organizations) | Starting at $165 / hour |
| Day rate (multi-day projects) | Starting at $1,200 / day |
| Long-term partnership (monthly/annual retainer) | 5–20% discount — contact us |
| Special projects (evaluation, grant-readiness, studies) | Contact for quote |
| Large organizations or foundation/funder engagements | Contact for quote |
Rates shown in US dollars. Custom scopes and multi-year engagements welcome.
Common questions about organizational consulting
Do you consult on program evaluation for nonprofits or research teams?
Yes. I work with nonprofits, school systems, universities, evaluation firms, and research teams that need senior methodological capacity without making a full-time senior hire.
Can you help with grant-funded research design and evaluation plans?
Yes. I write evaluation plans, logic models, and measurement sections for federal and foundation grant proposals, and can serve as an external evaluator or methodological consultant on funded projects.
Do you do statistical analysis, or just study design?
Both. I cover everything from evaluation design through data analysis — parametric and non-parametric statistics, SEM, and reproducible R/Python pipelines — or I can consult on a study your team is already running.
What kinds of methods do you work with?
I work across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods designs, including interviews, surveys, experiments, archival research, psychometrics, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and reproducible statistical workflows in R and Python.
Can you help with psychometrics, factor analysis, or SEM?
Yes. Psychometrics and SEM are among my core organizational consulting services, along with instrument development, validation, reliability analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, latent variable modeling, and structural equation modeling.
Can you help with qualitative research too, or only statistics?
Yes, I help with qualitative research as well as quantitative analysis, including interviews, focus groups, grounded theory, content analysis, and mixed methods designs.
Can you help with mixed-methods research?
Yes. I support mixed-methods research for students, nonprofits, universities, and research teams, including study design, interview and focus group protocols, survey development, qualitative coding, integration of qualitative and quantitative findings, and interpretation that holds up methodologically.
Thesis mentoring for students
Need help with your undergraduate or graduate thesis? Contact me. I provide the direction your thesis deserves: a working plan, a sound methodological design, qualitative methods, the statistics, and honest chapter-by-chapter feedback, from proposal to defense, in Spanish or English.
- Research question, thesis proposal, and work plan
- Methodological design: surveys, interviews, experiments, archival work
- Statistical analysis guidance and interpretation of results
- Chapter feedback, structure, and preparation for the defense
Who directs your thesis matters. I have supervised 5 doctoral dissertations and 9 master's theses to completion at a national research institution; three of my students' projects won external or institutional awards. That is the standard of direction you are contracting.
Thesis mentoring rates
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | Free (30 min) | No-commitment intro call |
| Single session | $60 / hour | Ad hoc, one-time support |
| Monthly plan | $220 / month | 4 sessions + written feedback |
| Full accompaniment | $1,150 total (~6 months) | Proposal to defense |
| Grad researcher stats/methods consulting | $125 / hour | Statistics, SEM, methods support |
Rates shown in US dollars. Transparent pricing, no lock-in contracts.
Looking for a thesis advisor? Common questions
I'm looking for a thesis advisor or dissertation mentor. Is that something you do?
Yes. I mentor undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students through the full thesis or dissertation process, including the research question, proposal, methodological design, data collection, analysis, chapter feedback, and defense preparation, in English or Spanish.
Will you write my thesis or dissertation for me?
No. I mentor, but the thesis remains the student's work. I do not write theses for students or help anyone misrepresent authorship. The support offered is direction, rigor, and honest feedback rather than ghostwriting.
Can you help with statistics, SEM, or qualitative coding for my thesis?
Yes. I supervise the methodological design — surveys, interviews, experiments, archival work — and the statistical or qualitative analysis, and walk you through interpreting and writing up your results.
Do you mentor students remotely and outside the US?
Yes. I mentor students in Spanish or English, remotely, and have supervised doctoral and master's theses in both the US and Latin America.
Graduate school application support
Applying to graduate school? Contact me. I help you build a competitive, honest application: a realistic school list, a statement of purpose that actually sounds like you, a CV that reads clearly to an admissions committee, and a letter-of-recommendation strategy that works.
- Program and school-list selection based on fit, not just prestige
- Statement of purpose: structure, drafts, and line-by-line feedback
- CV review and letter-of-recommendation strategy
- Interview preparation and timeline management
Who advises your application matters. I have supervised 5 doctoral dissertations and 9 master's theses to completion at a national research institution and served on admissions and merit-review committees. I know what a strong file looks like from the reviewer's side of the table.
Application support rates
| Service | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | Free (30 min) | Fit assessment, no obligation |
| Single session | $65 / hour | SOP review, school-list Q&A, ad hoc support |
| Monthly plan | $240 / month | 4 sessions + written feedback on materials |
| Full application package (1–3 schools) | $950 | School selection, SOP drafts, CV, LOR strategy, timeline |
| Full application package (4+ schools) | $1,600 | Same as above, expanded school list, priority turnaround |
| Mock interview prep | $90 / session | 1–2 sessions with targeted feedback |
Rates shown in US dollars.
Common questions about application support
Do you offer graduate school application coaching?
Yes. I offer graduate application coaching for research-focused master's and Ph.D. applicants, including program selection, statement of purpose and personal statement feedback, CV review, recommendation strategy, and interview preparation.
Do you help write my statement of purpose?
I coach, not ghostwrite. I give you structure, drafts, and line-by-line feedback so your statement of purpose sounds like you — I will not write it for you or help you misrepresent your record.
What exactly is included in graduate application support?
Program and school-list selection based on fit, statement of purpose coaching, CV review, letter-of-recommendation strategy, interview preparation, and timeline management.
Do you only help with US programs?
No. I work with applicants targeting graduate programs in the US and Latin America, with a US-dollar rate structure and a separate Latin America rate structure.
Credentials
Ph.D. in Anthropology (University of Wisconsin-Madison). NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship at Purdue University. Director of Research & Evaluation at a U.S. education nonprofit; previously senior research scientist (Investigador Titular C) at Cinvestav, Mexico; currently Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at The Ohio State University. Member of Mexico's National System of Researchers (Level II) and the Mexican Academy of Sciences. President (2021) of Cinvestav's institution-wide promotion and merit review commission. Reviewer for the U.S. National Science Foundation, Mexico's Conahcyt, UNAM, and eleven indexed journals.
Common questions about credentials
What are your credentials?
A Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship at Purdue University, leadership in research and evaluation roles in the United States and Mexico, prior service as Investigador Titular C (Professor) at Cinvestav, and currently Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at The Ohio State University. Member of Mexico's National System of Researchers at Level II and the Mexican Academy of Sciences, and reviewer for the National Science Foundation, Mexico's Conahcyt, UNAM, and multiple journals.
Do you work in English and Spanish?
Yes. I provide services and support in both English and Spanish, including mentoring and consulting in either language. I am a native speaker of English; I lived and worked in Mexico as an academic for more than 20 years and, as a result, I speak and write with near-native fluency, including an extensive record of academic publications in Spanish.