Keith Howey

Keith started with PENCIL over 3 years ago as the Associate Director of Evaluation and Organizational Learning. In his current role, he continues to lead PENCIL’s research and evaluation work as well as build organizational capacity through improved processes and technical solutions. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from Rutgers University and an M.A. in Sociology from Fordham University. Before joining Pencil, Keith worked with Breaking Ground and United Way of New York City to advance the organizations’ data maturity and develop M&E frameworks. He served in the US Army as a military police officer including a tour in Baghdad and training development at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. Keith lives in Central New Jersey with his wife, two children, three chickens and a wide assortment of plants.

Education

• Masters Fordham University (2008 — 2010)
• BA Rutgers University (2004 — 2008)

Companies

• Director, Impact and Operations PENCIL, Inc. (2022)
• Associate Director, Evaluation and Organizational Learning PENCIL, Inc. (2018 — 2022)
• Director, Evaluation and Learning United Way of New York City (2016 — 2017)
• Adjunct Professor Monmouth University (2015 — 2016)
• Evaluation Manager Breaking Ground (formerly Common Ground) (2010 — 2015)
• Adjunct Professor / Teaching Assistant Fordham University (2009 — 2011)
• Summer Analyst US Government Accountability Office (2007 — 2007)
• Military Police Officer US Army (2002 — 2004)