Peridot Projects

Helping museums & nonprofits understand their impact and deepen it.

Program evaluation and AI training for the mission-driven.

Trusted by mission-driven organizations

  • National Gallery of Art
  • CDC Foundation
  • The Morton Arboretum
  • Hire Local DC
  • California State Library
  • AAPI Data
  • CityWorks DC
  • Visitor Studies Association
  • Rosebud
  • Bolder Futures
  • Givers Health
  • TRUE Grants
  • HealthConnect One
  • Just Whole Care
Vishakha Ramakrishnan smiling outdoors with arms crossed

Hi, I’m Vishakha.

I’m a program evaluator, AI trainer, and speaker with over 10 years of experience across sectors.

I help organizations like yours articulate their goals, decipher their data, build confidence with AI, & measure their impact.

With my help, you can focus on what you do best: making the world a better place.

Services I Provide

Audience Research & Program Evaluation

  • Program Development & Planning
  • Logic Models
  • Surveys & In-depth Interviews
  • Data Analysis
  • Reporting for Grants

Selected clients

  • National Gallery of Art
  • The Morton Arboretum
  • CDC Foundation

Capacity Building

  • Technical Assistance
  • Group Workshops & Trainings
  • 1:1 Coaching
  • Templates & Toolkits
  • Conferences & Webinars

Selected clients

  • California State Library
  • Visitor Studies Association

AI for Social Good: Training & Strategy

  • AI Literacy for Nonprofits
  • Ethical AI Frameworks
  • Hands-On AI Tools Training
  • Customized AI Workshops
  • AI for Evaluation & Reporting

Selected clients

  • AAPI Data
  • Bolder Futures
  • TRUE Grants

Featured & Speaking

Featured interview · Museum Questions

I tend to use [AI] as a collaborator that is smart but overconfident and a little bit misguided.

“What does it mean to use AI well?”

Read the interview →

Conference talks

Surprise as a Tool for Engagement and Learning

Visitor Studies Association Conference, 2026In partnership with the National Gallery of Art

Culturally Responsive Needs Assessments

& Using a Logic Model to Plan Yours

Visitor Studies Association Conference, 2025

I’m happy to share the slides from either talk. Just reach out.

Get started with Peridot Projects today!

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