Sabrica Barnett
Sabrica Barnett
Sabrica is a social scientist and nonprofit strategy advisor who helps organizations use research, evaluation, and data to strengthen programs and inform decision-making. With more than 20 years of experience leading research and evaluation teams in academic and mission-driven organizations, she brings a practical, collaborative approach to helping organizations understand their impact and translate insights into strategy. At the heart of her work is a belief that research and evaluation should serve the public good—helping organizations make thoughtful decisions that ultimately improve lives and strengthen communities.
Her work focuses on designing research and evaluation frameworks, developing theories of change and logic models, and helping organizations use data for learning, storytelling, and growth. She has led large mixed-methods studies, built evaluation strategies for national nonprofit networks, and supported organizations in strengthening their data infrastructure and learning cultures.
Sabrica previously served as Managing Director of Research and Evaluation at Harlem Children’s Zone, where she led evaluation of cradle-to-career programs serving youth and families in Central Harlem. Earlier in her career, she directed national research on girls’ leadership at the Girl Scout Research Institute. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from The Graduate Center at the City University of New York and a bachelor’s degree from New York University.
Outside of work, Sabrica volunteers as a softball and volleyball coach for girls’ youth programs and enjoys spending time outdoors, playing sports, and gathering with friends. She finds joy in activities that keep mind, body, and community in balance—and draws inspiration from the relationships and everyday moments that remind her why connection matters.