Delana M. Cooks

Delana M. Cooks, MSW is a Data Analyst at Thompson Child & Family Focus with nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit evaluation, outcomes measurement, and performance improvement. She specializes in helping organizations use data, dashboards, and evaluation frameworks to drive decision making and improve client outcomes. Delana holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from UNC Charlotte and has experience working with data visualization and reporting tools, including SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. She is also a published co-author and remains committed to advancing community well-being through evidence-based practice and innovation.