about us

We work on customized projects varying in size, scope, and stage of development, from one-off surveys to multi-year program evaluations. We partner with other consultants to extend our capacity as needed. 

 

A Good Question has been certified by the M/WBE program of New York City’s Department of Small Business Services.

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Lina Cherfas

 

Lina (she/her) founded A Good Question because she enjoys asking and seeking data-informed answers to complex questions alongside changemakers and the communities they serve, co-creating a more equitable and just society. She draws on close to 20 years of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs across fields, including public health, education, and advocacy. Lina has provided evaluation and planning support to organizations, coalitions, and community groups across the U.S. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and History from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.Sc. in Forced Migration from Oxford University. Lina lives in Brooklyn, New York and proudly serves on the board of directors at UnLocal. She is a member of the American Evaluation Association and the Association of Nonprofit Specialists.