Johnston Research Inc. (JRI) is a renowned expert in Indigenous evaluation methodologies with over 25 years of experience evaluating programs in Indigenous communities. JRI has managed over 400 projects for local, regional, and national organizations, as well as provincial, territorial, and federal governments.

JRI is recognized for innovative approaches that incorporate Indigenous knowledge into various aspects of evaluation, including building relationships with communities, developing culturally appropriate research tools and methodologies, and interpreting data through an Indigenous lens.

JRI often involve financial and economic analyses, having conducted evaluations on funding methodologies, cost-effectiveness studies, and economic impact assessments for Indigenous programs and initiatives.

JRIs approach to evaluation emphasizes the importance of Indigenous self-determination and aims to change the relationships between Indigenous Peoples and funding agents. JRIs work in social impact finance and financial projects is evident in her evaluations of various government initiatives, where she assesses the economic value and sustainability of programs designed to benefit Indigenous communities.