Devin Larsen, M.A. (he/him), is a Senior Evaluator and Researcher at the Learning Collaborative Institute (LCI), where he leads research initiatives, with a focus on advancing rural education and creating data-driven strategies for underserved populations. Larsen specializes in qualitative analysis, data collection, and database management for large-scale research projects.

With a Master’s degree in Psychology , Evaluation and Applied Research Methods from Claremont Graduate University, Devin has extensive experience in mixed-methods evaluation, particularly in urban education, community development, and social justice spaces. His expertise has been instrumental in managing evaluations for non-profit and government organizations.

Most recently, Devin led LCI’s research team for Pomona Vision 2030, a large, place-based community and economic development initiative in Pomona, California that received the prestigious Research Practice Partnership award from the California Educational Research Association. Over the course of his career, Devin has secured over $8 million in grant funding through compelling proposal writing and led multiple large-scale evaluation projects, including a global initiative involving surveys of more than 30,000 students and 8,000 teachers.

Growing up in a rural community, Devin is passionate about advancing rural education and uses his skills to provide actionable insights that improve postsecondary success for rural students. As the former founding director of Ascending Edge, he led evaluation projects that spanned healthcare, K-12 education, youth development, and community initiatives across the U.S. and internationally.

With a proven track record of improving programs and services, Devin remains dedicated to using evaluation to uplift underrepresented voices and advance positive social impact.