Sharon Wasco

Sharon M. Wasco, PhD, is a researcher, evaluator, writer, and prevention practitioner whose blog explores how to end violence and support social change. Through personal reflections and professional insights, she examines the language, systems, and strategies that shape community work.

Her writing highlights evaluation as a practical tool for prevention, encouraging practitioners to involve communities and use data in ways that support future learning and action. Topics include emergent strategy, social innovation, developmental evaluation, practice-based evidence, and the effects of systemic causes such as capitalism. Wasco also shares updates on projects and opportunities, including research into historically marginalized groups’ experiences on college campuses and a statewide survey of Ohio bar owners, employees, and patrons.

Her work includes community engagement and knowledge-sharing, such as advising through the Community Tool Box and inviting campus partners to take bold action. The blog also features personal notes on family, Black History Month, gratitude, and everyday discoveries, offering readers a thoughtful view of the values and experiences informing her work