Keith Howey (M.A. 2010) is Evaluation Associate at Common Ground, a New York City nonprofit organization that creats and manages affordable, supportive housing and employment for homeless, disabled, elderly, and low income individuals. Keith collects and analyzes data to provide a basis for improving social services to these groups. Keith recently published, “The Irony of Understanding,” in Contexts (Summer 2011) where he reflects on his experiences interviewing a veteran, similar to himself and his own service in the military.