Jane Reisman is president of Organizational Research Services, a Seattle-based planning and evaluation firm, and founder of The Evaluation Forum, a company that provides training, consultation and publications to help organizations develop successful outcome-based measurement systems. In these roles, she regularly guides programs through the implementation of practical and effective outcome measurement plans and conducts training workshops on outcome-based measurement. She further assists grantmakers in the development of outcome-based funding systems that contribute to improved accountability and quality improvement. Her clients range from community-based organizations focused on strengthening children, families and communities, to large organizations, such as Head Start, the United Nations, Campfire Boys and Girls, Packard Foundation and Aid Association for Lutherans. Jane has also worked with numerous United Ways in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona and Florida.

Jane earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Oregon in 1982 and served on the faculty of the Ohio State University and Pacific Lutheran University. Her publications include The Field Guide to Outcome-Based Evaluation and Outcomes for Success! Jane was honored in 2001 by the Society for Applied Sociology with their "Best Sociological Practice" Award.