About Us
Why Choose Us?
Estrat Solutions LLC is a minority, disadvantaged, woman-owned business that offers exceptional evaluation and project management services. [SBA Certification pending]
We provide tailored evaluations that meet our client’s unique needs while fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
Clients receive an integrated learning framework, impact assessment where desired, and enhanced efficacy in program delivery.
Our Values & Mission
Our mission is to equip individuals and organizations to advance environmental justice and humanitarian aid and promote transformative social change by generating knowledge, forming partnerships, and informing data-driven policy.
Justice
Ensure that studies are fair and equitable, free from bias and discrimination.
Inclusion
Recognize the diversity of experiences and perspectives and ensure that all voices inform design and evaluation.
Cultural Responsiveness
Adopt methods to be sensitive to cultural contexts.
Accountability
Use evaluation results to improve programs and address inequities.
Data Autonomy
Respect individuals’ right to own and make decisions about their data, including how it is collected, used, shared, and stored by organizations.
Rubayi Estes, Principal
Our Team
Rubayi is a seasoned professional with a robust evaluation, public health, disaster relief, and natural resource management background. Her extensive experience spans both government agencies and non-profit organizations domestically and internationally.
Most recently, Rubayi served as the VP of programs at the Santa Barbara Foundation. She brought invaluable insights to philanthropy from past grassroots initiatives and experience in community-based organizations.
Throughout her career, Rubayi has also consulted on various projects for international organizations like the World Bank, Open Health System Laboratories, and Oxfam International. Her expertise in evaluation, agile project management, and design strategy has been instrumental in guiding these organizations towards impactful outcomes.
Rubayi holds a BA in Global Studies and a minor in Peace & Security Studies from UC Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in international environmental policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, with certificates in Health and Humanitarian Supply Chain Management and Conflict Resolution from Georgia Tech and Global Majority at UN University, Jordan, respectively.
Latest Projects
Evaluation of a pilot fundraising support initiative for grassroots movement-building organizations
Playbook for State agencies on how to work with CBOs and outreach workers in crisis mitigation and recovery.
Facilitation and enhancement of a food justice grant program.
Evaluation of a pilot social justice academy to inform the next iteration.
