Behavioral Science Research Institute - BSRI

Behavioral Science Research Institute - BSRI Behavioral Science Research Institute, or BSRI, is a non-profit organization located in Miami specializing in public health and evaluation research.

We’re a Miami-based organization using data to create a thriving social sector locally and beyond.

Two site visits, one shared commitment to the community. Our team was recently in the field alongside two of our partner...
08/25/2026

Two site visits, one shared commitment to the community. Our team was recently in the field alongside two of our partner organizations through Thriving Mind South Florida, seeing firsthand how our data and evaluation work supports real programs on the ground.

At Citrus Health Network, Inc., participants worked through an obstacle course while wearing goggles that simulate alcohol impairment at a blood alcohol concentration of about 0.08 to 0.15.

In Hialeah, Senior Research Associate Jack Vertovec joined the Hialeah Community Coalition for a photovoice site visit, observing how community voice gets captured through image and story.

Thank you to Citrus Health Network and the Hialeah Community Coalition for welcoming us into this work!

A strong evaluation partner should feel less like a vendor and more like part of the team.BSRI's new Evaluation Firm Sup...
08/13/2026

A strong evaluation partner should feel less like a vendor and more like part of the team.

BSRI's new Evaluation Firm Support Guidance Document helps nonprofit and social impact organizations decide whether a full-service evaluation firm is the right fit and how to set that partnership up for success from day one.

The guide breaks down how this model differs from hiring individual consultants or building capacity in-house, along with the real benefits and tradeoffs involved. Consistent methods, a unified analytical voice and reduced administrative burden are weighed against higher costs, the need for early alignment and the risk of becoming overly dependent on an outside partner.

It also walks organizations through readiness, budgeting, vetting firms, scoping the work, onboarding, managing the relationship and closing out an engagement in a way that preserves knowledge and strengthens internal capacity.

This resource is especially useful for organizations weighing a full-service firm, managing multi-funder evaluation needs or preparing to write an RFP.

A key takeaway? A well-structured partnership can push an organization’s evaluation beyond compliance and into real strategic learning.

👉Read Here: https://bit.ly/4z1t5Qw

❓Not sure if working with a full service evaluation firm is the right approach for your organization? Take our quiz here: https://bit.ly/4xBTuTp

How is it already August?! ☀️ Our 2026 Summer Wellness Challenges are entering their final stretch and the team has been...
08/12/2026

How is it already August?! ☀️ Our 2026 Summer Wellness Challenges are entering their final stretch and the team has been making the most of every week!

There have been creative interpretations, unexpected favorites, plenty of photos, and a little friendly accountability along the way. Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all, and these moments are a reminder that taking care of ourselves can be simple, personal, creative and fun. 💛

We have a few more challenges to go before we close out the summer, and we can’t wait to see what the team finishes strong with.

Stay tuned for the summer recap! What’s one thing you’ve done for yourself this summer? 🌴

08/11/2026

What does a day in the life look like for BSRI Senior Research Associate Shawneaqua Edwards?

Come spend a day with Shawneaqua. As part of the research and evaluation team, she moves between community insights, data, and strategy.

Listening to communities, making sense of what she hears, mapping systems, and helping turn insights into action. No two days look exactly the same.

It's work that requires curiosity, connection, and the ability to make meaning of moving pieces. Take a look at her full video!

Most organizations don't have a data problem (they have a *structure* problem).BSRI's Data Infrastructure Starter Guide ...
08/10/2026

Most organizations don't have a data problem (they have a *structure* problem).

BSRI's Data Infrastructure Starter Guide breaks down how small changes in organization can cut reporting time and improve data quality, without an overhaul of your systems.

Built from BSRI's experience supporting partners through complex data and grant reporting, the guide walks through how to organize program data, spot gaps in your current setup and take one to three immediate steps toward a more usable system.

This resource will help if you are setting up a new program database, working with messy or inconsistent data, struggling to pull reports or relying on disconnected spreadsheets.

Sound familiar? 🤔 Download the guide at the link below.
https://bit.ly/4zetH5o

Internships should be designed with intention.BSRI’s Intern Support Guidance Document helps nonprofit and social impact ...
08/05/2026

Internships should be designed with intention.

BSRI’s Intern Support Guidance Document helps nonprofit and social impact organizations assess their readiness to host interns or build university partnerships, with practical guidance around mutual benefit, role design, onboarding, supervision, feedback, offboarding, equity, and academic collaboration.

To accompany the resource, Melanie Gonzalez, BSRI CPO, shares an Inside BSRI reflection on BSRI’s People-centered approach to intern support, the role of mentorship and supervision, and why well-designed internships matter for the next generation of professionals.

Explore the resource and blog on BSRI’s Impact Hub 👇
Our Blog: https://bit.ly/4pYFrEA
Intern Support Guidance Doc: https://bit.ly/4ziji8T

At BSRI, we believe building an evaluation operating system, or more broadly, an organization, happens by design. BSRI C...
08/04/2026

At BSRI, we believe building an evaluation operating system, or more broadly, an organization, happens by design. BSRI Chief Operating Officer Megan Hartman Diaz breaks down how to approach this work in her latest blog post, exploring how leaders influence their organizations and how they can can do so intentionally.

Alongside her blog, we're sharing a companion resource built to help you put those conditions into practice: a guide to designing an evaluation operating system, the infrastructure that keeps evaluation consistent, useful, and sustainable over time.

Strong evaluations and strong organizations are about the systems that prioritize their team’s strengths and needs and continue to learn, again and again. As BSRI continues sharing what we've learned, resources like these are meant to help the field build that same strength.

Read the blog and download the guide at the links below. 👇

Blog: https://bit.ly/4xbmdxW
Resource: https://bit.ly/4xeHres

Computer issues getting you down? Marilynn Morales, BSRI Operations Associate, built an IT Self-Help & Escalation Guide,...
07/30/2026

Computer issues getting you down? Marilynn Morales, BSRI Operations Associate, built an IT Self-Help & Escalation Guide, a simple, step-by-step reference for troubleshooting common tech issues, from Wi-Fi problems to printer errors to a computer that won't turn on. It walks through the fixes to try first, then lays out exactly when it's time to call in support instead of troubleshooting alone.

The goal is less time stuck, less guesswork, and more confidence handling the small stuff on your own.

As part of our commitment to sharing tools and knowledge widely during this transition, we're making this guide available to any organization that wants a clearer, more consistent approach to everyday IT issues. A big thanks to our operations team for creating this guide for all of us!

Read the full guide on our blog: https://bit.ly/4g4GFec

07/29/2026

More data does not always mean a better dashboard. Gabriela Diaz, Data Analyst I at BSRI, breaks down why in this video.

The myth of quantity is a common one. More data often means more clutter, not more clarity. Gabriela's approach centers on intention over volume: choosing the right data and framing it for the audience it serves.

Designing with intention starts with understanding the audience before a single chart gets built. A great dashboard isn't the one with the most data - it's the one that helps people make clear decisions.

What's one thing you'd cut from your dashboard if you designed for decisions instead of including every bit of data? 👇

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