Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Clayton Campbell as its new Director of Evaluation and Policy, a position created to strengthen the foundation’s capacity to measure impact, support community-led progress, and advance systems-level change across Martinsville-Henry County.
Campbell brings more than a decade of experience in evaluation, data systems, and learning design to his new role. He has led monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) efforts for organizations funded by USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development), the Australian government’s DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), and major foundations, building frameworks, dashboards, and reporting systems that connect day-to-day program activities with long-term community outcomes
His global work spans early childhood education, financial inclusion, digital learning, and inclusive economic development, with hands-on experience across Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands.
“Clayton’s expertise in building evaluation frameworks and shaping policy will help Harvest tell a clearer story of impact while ensuring we stay accountable to the community we serve,” said Kate Keller, president of The Harvest Foundation. “He will partner with grantees to measure what matters most in ways that are meaningful to their organizations and our community. We know our work is making a difference, and by tracking outcomes with greater intentionality, we can ensure our investments create the strongest possible impact for Martinsville-Henry County.”
As director of evaluation and policy, Campbell will lead efforts to:
- Develop and implement data systems that allow for accurate and timely reporting to Harvest’s staff, Board of Directors, and community partners.
- Strengthen organizational learning and evaluation processes that reflect the lived realities of MHC residents.
- Guide policy engagement and advocacy strategies that address key community priorities, including youth development, housing, behavioral health, and economic mobility.
“I believe evaluation should be a tool for connection, not just measurement,” said Campbell. “My hope is to join hands with community members, grantees, and leaders across Martinsville-Henry County to ask the right questions, learn together, and advance every investment toward the future our community envisions.”
Campbell is fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese and holds advanced degrees in data science (University of Navarre, Spain) and marketing (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland), along with a bachelor’s degree in international economics and development (University of Ottawa, Canada). He enjoys spending time in nature and with his children, and resides in Martinsville with his wife and two kids.
