3.20.2008 - 04:40pm ET

(CSRwire) GAITHERSBURG, MD - March 20, 2008 - The Association for the Study and Development of Community (ASDC), a leading research and development organization for community capacity building and social problem solving, is pleased to announce Dr. Ricardo A. Millett has joined the organization as a Principal Associate. Dr. Millett joins ASDC with a formidable background in providing program evaluation and strategic planning consultation services to foundations and non-profits.

The arrival of Dr. Millett adds to ASDC's renowned integrated approach to building the capacity of organizations and institutions for developing the health, economic equity, and social justice of communities. Dr. Millett's affiliation with ASDC is a strategic effort by the organization to continue enhancing its service offerings by combining evaluation, technical assistance, a support network, information technology, and educational services to building community capacity.

"Dr. Millett brings over 40 years of experience promoting economic and social justice through program evaluation, community and public policy planning and research with foundations and non-profits seeking to build their capacity for effective results," said David M. Chavis, Ph.D., Principal Associate/CEO at ASDC. "His ability as a well-known leader in our field, and experience and skills in shaping grant-making philosophy and strategies, particularly in regard to evaluation and its use, are tremendous assets for ASDC as we move to grow our organization."

"I am delighted to be affiliated with a leading firm in the research and development for supporting and evaluating community initiatives," said. Dr. Millet. "ASDC has worked with diverse populations, both geographically and culturally, in providing research support, technical assistance, training, and grants management support. My goal is to accelerate the pace at which ASDC will provide the capacity for building services to government agencies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations."

About ASDC

The Association for the Study and Development of Community (ASDC) is a research and development organization for community capacity building and social problem solving. ASDC represents a network of leading community development practitioners and scientists in the United States and Europe, with offices in Gaithersburg, Maryland and Lucca, Italy. ASDC combines the principled, rigorous use of scientific methods with practical tools to foster learning and improved capacity for social change.

For more information please contact ASDC at asdc@capablecommunity.com or call 301/519-0722. ASDC's web site is found at http://www.capablecommunity.com

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