Rachel Quinto | UNC Center for Thriving Communities

The Evaluation Associate will support the design, implementation, and dissemination of evaluation and research activities across multiple projects. This role involves conducting mixed-methods evaluations, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative findings, and producing high-quality written products for diverse audiences. The associate will collaborate with project teams to analyze data and translate findings into actionable insights that inform …

Healthy Living Anson is recruiting and enrolling participants into a community-engaged research study that seeks to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables. If you know of anyone residing in Anson County, North Carolina, over the age of 18 with or at risk for a chronic illness who may be interested, please email the study team …

The Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program aims to improve the health of children and adolescents for generations to come by generating research that can inform healthcare practices, programs, and policies. As the program approaches its 10‑year anniversary in 2026, Abacus Evaluation, working in partnership with the ECHO Cohort Coordinating Center and the …

Advancing Maternal and Child Health Through Community‑Driven Insight Abacus Evaluation is proud to support Thriving Hearts as they work to reduce maternal and child health disparities and strengthen pregnancy care across North Carolina. Through research implementation, human‑centered design, and comprehensive evaluation and data services, Abacus Evaluation helps the program understand community needs, measure progress, and …

On February 4, 2026, the UNC-Chapel Hill Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH, pronounced “birch”) program announced its selection of three scholars for the first BIRCWH cohort. Read more about these rising women’s health researchers in the original story, UNC BIRCWH Program Announces New Cohort of Women’s Health Scholars. About BIRCWH at UNC-Chapel …

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In early January 2026, the Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) visited several scholars from the 2025 Research Leadership Academy (RLA) cohort as part of ongoing partnerships through the North Carolina Community Engagement Alliance (NC CEAL). These site visits highlighted community-engaged research projects supported by RLA seed grants that center historically marginalized communities across North Carolina, …

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Registration is now available for the 3rd Annual Symposium for Health Access Research in Southeastern North Carolina, hosted by UNC and Novant Health. The symposium will bring together researchers, practitioners, and community leaders and members to share innovative research and strategies aimed at addressing health disparities in the Southeastern Carolina Region. Featured panel Mary McKinley, Associate …

We’re tabling at the 47th Annual Minority Health Conference! This year’s theme is “Uniting Words and Worlds: Innovation in Health Communication.” The conference will highlight health communication as a bridge for rebuilding trust and transforming data into action. Stop by our table to connect with team members from the Center for Thriving Communities. Register for …

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🌱 Are you a changemaker invested in rural North Carolina? Join us for “Serving NC Through Rural Partnerships”, a dynamic one-day gathering during Carolina Engagement Week that brings together people and ideas strengthening rural communities across our state. Along with interactive sessions and networking opportunities, the Center for Thriving Communities will have a pop up …

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We’re hosting a panel, “Beyond Academic Walls: Community-engaged Research, Implementation, and Evaluation” on Monday, February 23 at 11am ET. This session is part of Carolina Engagement Week, February 23-27. Our Abacus Evaluation team members, alongside key community partners at Thriving Hearts, will discuss effective community engagement approaches and common challenges that arise in academic–community partnerships. …

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The UNC Center for Bioethics is hosting its annual Merrimon Lecture on Wednesday, February 18, 12 – 1pm ET. Registration is free for in person or online options. This year, Dr. Robert Califf is presenting, “Can We Balance Professionalism with the Extreme Financial Focus of U.S. Healthcare? in person at UNC School of Medicine and …

Author Archives: Rachel Quinto

We’re hiring an Evaluation Research Associate (temp)

Participant Study Opportunity: Healthy Living Anson Study

Abacus Partnership Highlight: Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO)

Abacus Partnership Highlight: Thriving Hearts

UNC BIRCWH Program Selects Women’s Health Scholars

NC CEAL’s Research Leadership Academy Launches its Second Cohort of Scholars

March 13 | 3rd Annual Symposium for Health Access Research in Southeastern North Carolina

February 27 | Tabling at 47th Annual Minority Health Conference

February 26 | Tabling at Serving NC Through Rural Partnerships

February 23 at 11am ET | Beyond Academic Walls: Community-engaged Research, Implementation, and Evaluation Panel

February 18 at 12pm ET | 2026 Annual Merrimon Lecture