Research & consulting
Dr. Robert Pimentel
A named contributor to the Fresno Housing Authority goals and recommendations report, and your contact for new project conversations.
Cen CanResearch
We bring research, strategy, andprofessional development togetherto help organizations move forward.
Grounded in evidence. Centered on people.Discover our approach
Better questions. Better decisions.
People and purpose at the heart of our work.
About us
Research that informs.
Partnerships that matter.
Cen Can Research is a consulting firm specializing in research and professional development. We conduct program evaluations, guide strategic planning, and support agencies on a variety of professional development topics.
We connect evidence with the real questions organizations face. Our work brings clarity to complex challenges and helps teams turn what they learn into thoughtful next steps.
Thoughtful inquiry
Community perspective
Practical direction
Collaborative approach
Our team
Thoughtful people.
Shared purpose.
Research and organizational development are collaborative work. Our project materials reflect the perspectives of researchers, agency partners, and the communities they serve.
Collaborative approach
Research & learning team
We combine research and professional development to clarify priorities and help organizations learn.
Project collaboration
Agency & community partners
Organizational knowledge and community perspectives help connect research questions with the context in which programs operate.
What we do
Clarity for today.
Direction for tomorrow.
Research, planning, and professional learning that meet your organization where it is and help shape what comes next.
Program evaluation
Understand what your program is doing, what participants experience, and where there is room to grow. We bring research into focus to support learning and informed decisions.
- Evaluation planning
- Program learning and reporting
Selected work
Our impact &
evaluation projects.
A closer look at the questions, approaches, and ideas behind our work. Explore the reports that bring each project to life.
Program evaluation
Growing opportunity. Understanding impact.
The Sweet Potato Project connects youth in West Fresno with farming, entrepreneurship, mental health education, and leadership. The local evaluation brings these experiences together to examine program participation, learning, and opportunities for continued growth.
West Fresno Family Resource Center
Discuss a similar projectThe focus
Understand how a community-based youth program supports leadership, wellness, and economic empowerment.
The evaluation
Review program experiences, participation, and reported outcomes across workshops and youth activities.
The contribution
Document strengths, acknowledge limitations, and identify recommendations for sustainability and future programming.
Common questions
A little clarity
before we connect.
Have something else in mind?
We’d be glad to hear from you.
Our services are designed for agencies, organizations, and businesses seeking support with research, program evaluation, strategic planning, or professional development. Contact us to discuss your organization’s context and needs.
Let’s connect
Your next chapter
starts with a question.
Tell us what you are working toward. Together, we can explore how research, strategy, or professional development can support your organization.