Dr. LINDSAY JOHNSON guides research and evaluation processes for Iris Music Project. She believes that research and evaluation can be powerful tools for building stronger communities and supporting meaningful systems change. For more than a decade, she has used these tools to advance social good and help organizations learn from their work, strengthen their programs, and create positive change. Lindsay is an alumna of Johns Hopkins University, where she earned a BA in Psychology, and the University of Illinois Chicago, where she earned a PhD in Community and Prevention Research. Throughout her career, she has worked as both an internal and external evaluator on a diverse range of social justice–focused initiatives, using data and learning to support positive change across communities. She is excited to partner with Iris Music Project to evaluate and strengthen its work bringing meaningful music experiences to older adults.