Nayeli Bernal is a community-based research and evaluation consultant supporting public and social sector organizations and community partners through program evaluation, strategic planning, and assessments of assets, needs, and capacity. Her work focuses on research and action efforts that center community wisdom and advance racial justice across a range of equity focused outcomes. Nayeli has a BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley; a certificate in English/Spanish Translation from the National Hispanic University; and a Master in Public Health from San Francisco State University. Nayeli grew up undocumented in East Oakland and is the proud mother of three young children.