About The Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data (CARDD)

MISSION
To gather and provide data and research for ministry transformation.

VISION
To empower and champion innovation and change for a just world for all.

VALUES
Inclusion
Truth-telling
Empowerment

CARDD – UCC Mission Vision Alignment

**A card is an item that usually offers the user certain types of information. For example, a playing card possesses a combination of numbers and colors that signifies its role in relation to other cards and the larger game. An index card provides notes for a speech or a recipe to make a hearty meal. The Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data (CARDD) functions in much the same way-our role is to serve as the UCC’s “card” that provides both raw data and applied information to individuals, congregations, and judicatory bodies for a larger purpose.

Staff Overview

Dr. Erica Dollhopf, Director
216-736-3866
dollhopfe@ucc.org

Provides leadership, vision, and supervision for the center
Identifies emerging research and assessment needs within the United Church of Christ national setting and develops an on-going program and strategies to meet those needs; coordinates annual Statistical Reports on the state of the denomination
Acts as a research advisor to the UCC Board and Covenanted Ministries
Collaborates with relevant entities on selected social science research projects on new and emerging ministry issues, including ecumenical and seminary partners
Coordinates with national, conference, association, the local church, and other related settings on research and assessment-related issues

Ms. Destiny Hisey, Associate Director
216-736-2149
hiseyd@ucc.org

Provides centralized oversight of the denominational Data Hub including user management and training
Coordinates and oversees continued expansion and implementation of the Data Hub
Serves as the managing editor of the UCC Yearbook & Directory

Rev. Dr. Phiwa Langeni, Ambassador for Innovation & Engagement
216-736-3811
langenip@ucc.org

Assists the UCC to grow engagement, share ideas, champion innovation and help facilitate idea sharing across the church
Analyzes various ideas’ opportunities, risks, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as the seeds of potential game-changing inputs for the future, in alignment with the UCC’s purpose and mission in innovation
Creates conditions of possibility to sensitize and persuade for innovation, supporting frameworks so that successful innovation is encouraged throughout the UCC
Facilitates identifying sites for R&D projects and provides input on project proposals and final reports as needed
Promotes the work of the Research and Development office as well as the work of the CARDD throughout the UCC

Mr. Evan Pence, Research Specialist
216-736-2147
penced@ucc.org

Assists with the ongoing development and execution of CARDD’s research agenda/schedule, including analysis, report writing, and consultations on surveys and other assessments across all Covenanted Ministries
Coordinates the web-based communication and presence for the center, including website and social media accounts
Collects financial information from conferences and data from various related organizations for Yearbook reporting
Updates and produces Yearbook annual reports such as clergy compensation, “5 for 5” recognition, and Special Offerings
Cleaning data sets, including identifying and removing duplicate lines of data, ensuring the response coding is consistent, and other related duties.
Collaborate with CARDD staff to support data components of team projects
Contribute to the research and writings of CARDD reports

Ms. Karen Koza, Office Coordinator
216-736-2171
kozak@ucc.org

Provide project coordination for R&D projects
Assist with technical aspects of survey research including communication with respondents and proofreading documents and reports
Provide administrative and logistical support to the team including organizing meetings, monitoring various email accounts, generating check requests and tracking budgets