Apex Evaluation
Tabatha Bennett has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Tabatha is currently the Chief Operations Officer at Apex Evaluation, where they focus on developing efficient processes, fostering collaboration, and ensuring successful project delivery. Prior to this, Tabatha worked as a Program Manager at Project ECHO and as an Evaluation & Sustainability Consultant at Rio Grande Community Development Corporation. Tabatha also has experience as an independent consultant, providing support in grant writing, strategic planning, and project management for non-profit organizations. Additionally, Tabatha owned Tabatha Bennett Yoga for six years and served as the Interim Executive Director of the New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force. Tabatha'searly career includes roles as a Senior Community Initiatives Manager at Roadrunner Food Bank, Senior Event Manager at Kesselman-Jones, Inc., Freelance Photographer at The Daily Lobo - University of New Mexico, and Children's Theater Teacher at Popejoy Theater - University of New Mexico.
Tabatha Bennett earned a Diploma from West Mesa High School in 2003. Tabatha later attended The University of New Mexico, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in University Studies with a focus on Communication & Journalism, Photography, and Theatre Education from 2003 to 2008. Tabatha then pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Diversity Leadership, which they completed at The University of New Mexico from 2022 to 2025. Additionally, they hold certifications in Trauma Informed Yoga Training from Street Yoga in 2014 and 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training from Yoga Alliance in 2013.
Apex Evaluation
Evaluation is at its best when it is in service of learning and equity – when it engages and is responsive to an inclusive set of perspectives, including those who hold decision-making power, those doing the work in the field, and those most affected by the work. For over twenty years, we have facilitated strategic planning, evaluation, and technical assistance for a wide range of initiatives. We align with partners addressing the wicked problems of poverty and income inequality, health and education disparities, and racism and discrimination. Our work has spanned early childhood and family supports, out-of-school time, bilingual and special education, school-based health, housing and food insecurity, and community schools. The Apex Blend utilizes a combination of theories and methods to inform and guide practice, including systems thinking, equitable evaluation, utilization-focused evaluation, developmental evaluation, principles-focused evaluation, Results-Based Accountability™, and data visualization. Our incredible team leverages these methods and a our suite of technology tools to deliver what we do best: Evaluation that works.