Tennessee Safety Net Research Consortium

We work with state and community partners to conduct research and development that addresses questions and goals aligned with the values of the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). These values include high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, a shared vision, and client-centered solutions. Our work is designed to directly benefit Tennessee residents by strengthening safety net programs and promoting data-driven decision-making.

Research Studies

  • Design
  • Management
  • Execution
  • Knowledge translation & dissemination
  • Quantitative, qualitative, & mixed-methods

Process Evaluation

  • Logic model & theory of change development
  • Implementation studies
  • Program/practice model fidelity
  • Rapid cycle evaluation

Outcome Evaluation/Impact

  • Program effects on target population/behaviors
  • Community impact studies
  • Training evaluation/transfer of learning
  • Cost analysis
  • Cost-effectiveness evaluation
  • Cost-benefit analysis

Research Agenda Development

  • Systematic evidence reviews
  • Facilitate practitioner discussions for agenda setting

Team Members

Sherah Basham

Program Manager

Amanda Berry

Administrative Assistant

Mallory Vaughn-Bone

Project Manager

Jeff Vomund

Director of the Division of Applied Research & Evaluation