Our Story
For more than 15 years, Goshen Consulting has partnered with schools, nonprofits, universities, and foundations to drive meaningful change in communities nationwide. We approach each one as an opportunity to learn and grow together. We focus on evaluation, strategic planning, and training, but our greatest impact comes from supporting people and communities. Grounded in trust and community wisdom, we listen deeply and transform data into stories that spark clarity and action. As members of the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and co-founders of the Evaluation Association of St. Louis (EASL), we are dedicated to building solutions that endure and relationships that strengthen over time.
Our Mission
Goshen is a thought partner that supports programs and systems through evaluation services, strategic planning & capacity building, as well as workshops & training.
Our Vision
Data-informed decision-making empowers teams to build, improve, and implement high-quality programs that create meaningful change within and beyond their organization.
We often hear, "How did you choose the name Goshen Consulting?"
Goshen was the original community name for Edwardsville, Illinois, where Goshen Consulting is located. It is a common name for businesses in Edwardsville, including Goshen Elementary School, Goshen Coffee, Goshen Martial Arts, and the Land of Goshen Farmer’s Market. It is the name of the central lounge, Goshen Lounge, located in the Morris University Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where Matt worked as a graduate assistant from 1994 to 1996. Originally named Goshen Education Consulting, Inc. in 2009, the firm was rebranded as Goshen Consulting in 2023, reflecting its expansion to support efforts in mental health, early intervention, and prevention for children and families.
* Please note that we are not affiliated with Goshen College or Goshen, Indiana, nor are we connected with any religious organization.