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.

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&mdash;not a report card&mdash;and how organizations can build their own capacity to learn, adapt, and measure progress. The conversation explores the Warrior Alliance&rsquo;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.

This show takes a deep dive into what actions are working to support success after service for America’s Veterans.  Learn more about The Warrior Alliance impact, the VA and state efforts to improve Veteran care, and Veteran Service Organization’s free programs and services.

This show takes a deep dive into what actions are working to support success after service for America’s Veterans.  Learn more about The Warrior Alliance impact, the VA and state efforts to improve Veteran care, and Veteran Service Organization’s free programs and services.

Working to support success after service for America’s Veterans

The Warrior Alliance Spotlight

Welcome to the multi-media platform that combines radio, podcast, video, and live stream programming to drive awareness and outreach to service members, Veterans, and their families. The Warrior Alliance Network's shows will educate, entertain, and provide resources to XTRA 106.3FM's audience.

Be sure to tune in every Saturday from 11am to Noon on XTRA 106.3FM for a new show featuring Veteran care subject matter experts and Warriors that will inspire listeners with their stories and educate them about programs and services available to Warriors and their families!

Welcome to the multi-media platform that combines radio, podcast, video, and live stream programming to drive awareness and outreach to service members, Veterans, and their families. The Warrior Alliance Network's shows will educate, entertain, and provide resources to XTRA 106.3FM's audience.
Be sure to tune in every Saturday from 11am to Noon on XTRA 106.3FM for a new show featuring Veteran care subject matter experts and Warriors that will inspire listeners with their stories and educate them about programs and services available to Warriors and their families!

The Warrior Alliance Network

Veteran Suicide Prevention: Measuring Impact with Tanha Patel