Description: How can veteran-serving organizations know whether their programs are making a difference? On Warrior Alliance Spotlight, hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart welcome Tanha Patel, senior technical advisor for evaluation at the CDC Foundation, to explore how program evaluation can guide better decisions and strengthen support for veterans.

Patel explains why evaluation is a GPS—not a report card—and how organizations can build their own capacity to learn, adapt, and measure progress. The conversation explores the Warrior Alliance’s work on program roadmaps and partnerships, plus a whole-person approach to veteran suicide prevention that considers housing, employment, financial stability, mental health, and community connection.

Hear why useful measurement does not have to be complicated, why funders should invest in data infrastructure, and why sharing lessons from setbacks matters. Listen to Warrior Alliance Spotlight, subscribe, and share this episode with someone working to support veterans and military-connected families.