FDR Milestones 2024
About Us
FDR is a research, evaluation, training and data/knowledge management social enterprise. FDR has a strategic location in the United States of America and globally, including the National Capital Region of the US, with outreach to Feminist Data and Research social enterprise in Canada and an affiliate FDR Foundation in Accra, Ghana and Krakow, Poland. FDR has staff, consultants and project experience in Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America/Caribbean and North America.
FDR Trailblazers
Paula Caldwell-St-Onge
FDR Board AdvisorAlways push and move beyond your circle of comfort…For FDR: Push the boundaries, help people become more comfortable with uncomfortable topics…
Zara Mahdi
Public Relations DirectorSenior Expert in Gender Based Violence
Working with and alongside women at FDR has allowed me to enhance my work and increased my knowledge to be more effective in diversity, equity, and inclusive practices. We explore all levels of intersectional experiences of different groups of women with the same end goal. The support of women holding hands is amazing. Today we salute you all!
Rebeca Gonzales
Big Data Research and Analysis ExpertI have thoroughly enjoyed developing my technical skills while working with FDR, while also applying intersectionality and feminist principles in everything we do. Taking on important responsibilities such as leading workshops, managing projects and advising on analytic decisions has been so positive — and not just for my resume — but also for my self-confidence and development as a leader. It’s wonderful to also have worked with so many talented women who have been there to support and guide me.
Consulting Services
Professional Development & Training
FDR has a commitment to serving professional development and training needs of thousands of learners in Canada, the US and internationally. FDR team is flexible in its response to emerging needs of students, employers and individuals. FDR seeks to expand learning opportunities for adult learners or businesses, community groups and individuals interested in accessing FDR training and coaching potential.
Data Collection, Processing, Evaluation & Dissemination
The FDR team is well informed of current evaluation approaches and issues through our participation in and leading workshops presented by the Canadian Evaluation Society, American Evaluation Association, International Association for Feminist Economists, American Social Science Association, Engineers Without Borders USA, among others.
Knowledge Management & Knowledge Translation
FDR team and consultants use innovative quantitative and qualitative methods and storytelling as tools for information gathering and dissemination, as well as for the generation of new knowledge coming from communities’ or organizational learners themselves.
Ana Androsik
Chief Executive OfficerZara Mahdi
Public Relations DirectorSenior Expert in Gender Based Violence
