E. Beth Plionis, MSW

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DISC Type : c

Interim Director of Research and Evaluation at Girls Inc.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Overview

E. Beth Plionis is an experienced Evaluation Manager with a history in non-profit organizations and government. Holding a Masters in Social Work from George Mason University, she specializes in research, evaluation, and grant management for national youth programs. Colleagues describe her as an "excellent evaluation professional".

She is passionate about using data for social good and takes a keen interest in effective data visualization. Beth is also an active member of her professional community, frequently using her network to connect people with career opportunities and support her colleagues.

She has a specific interest in the research behind data visualization and its application in driving data-based decisions within organizations.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

Price-Sensitive

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Non-Profit Evaluation
Manages research and evaluation for national non-profits like Girls Inc. , focusing on measuring program outcomes for thousands of young participants.
Data-Driven Decisions
Works for a self-described "data-driven organization" and has a professional interest in how data visualization can drive better organizational decisions.
Youth Development
Her career at Girls Inc. and After-School All-Stars is dedicated to supporting youth through program evaluation and research.

Media Appearances

A 2-Year Study Proves Effectiveness of Girls Inc. Programs. Featured in Denver Frederick

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Lessons from AIR’s Girls Inc. Study: What Helps Girls Thrive. Featured in AIR (via Ow.ly)

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Work History

5-2025 - 8-2025
Interim Director of Research and Evaluation at Girls Inc.
4-2024
Research Manager - HQ at Girls Inc.
9-2022 - 12-2022
Interim Director of Research and Evaluation at Girls Inc.
1-2022 - 5-2024
National Data Manager: Research and Evaluation Department at Girls Inc.
8-2016 - 4-2020
National Research and Evaluation Manager at After-School All-Stars

Education

2012 - 2016
Master’s Degree from George Mason University
2005 - 2007
BSW from George Mason University

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Exp : 16 Location : Alexandria, Virginia, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Interim Director of Research and Evaluation at Girls Inc.
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Insights For Selling To E. Beth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with E. Beth is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from E. Beth

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will E. Beth move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can E. Beth take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And E. Beth

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