Evan G. Prasky

Research Collaboration & Consulting

Research Collaboration & Consulting

Research Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

I offer expertise in stakeholder engagement and socio-ecological research for organizations working on marine conservation, fisheries management, and human-wildlife conflict issues.

Areas of Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation

  • Design and facilitation of stakeholder workshops
  • Co-production of knowledge through participatory research
  • Development of mental models and conceptual frameworks
  • Conflict resolution in natural resource management

Research & Analysis

  • Ethnographic research methods
  • Qualitative data analysis and interpretation
  • Survey design and implementation
  • Policy analysis and recommendations

Marine Conservation & Fisheries

  • Human-wildlife conflict assessment
  • Angler behavior and perception studies
  • Marine predator conservation strategies
  • Fisheries management policy evaluation

Recent Projects

I have collaborated with various organizations including:

  • SEDAR (Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review) - Co-producing shared understanding of shark depredation
  • Gulf of Mexico fisheries stakeholders - Assessing angler perceptions of shark management
  • Academic institutions - Developing stakeholder engagement frameworks

Services Offered

Workshop Design & Facilitation

  • Custom workshop design for stakeholder groups
  • Expert facilitation ensuring productive dialogue
  • Development of visual tools and conceptual models
  • Post-workshop analysis and reporting

Research Collaboration

  • Joint research proposal development
  • Data collection and analysis support
  • Manuscript preparation and review
  • Policy brief development

Technical Support

  • Survey instrument development
  • Qualitative data analysis
  • Stakeholder mapping and analysis
  • Literature reviews and synthesis

Approach

My consulting approach is grounded in participatory research methods and the co-production of knowledge. The most effective solutions emerge when stakeholders are actively engaged in the research process, ensuring that outcomes are both scientifically rigorous and practically relevant.

Contact

If you’re interested in collaboration or consulting services, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your specific needs. I’m particularly interested in projects related to:

  • Marine conservation and fisheries management
  • Human-wildlife conflict research
  • Stakeholder engagement in natural resource management
  • Policy development and evaluation

Email: eprasky[at]gmail.com
LinkedIn: Evan Prasky