Meet Arno - Arno Parolini is a data science and evaluation specialist, who helps to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. Arno enjoys working with human and health service organisations to help them better understand what’s working, what’s not working, and where to go next.

Through his consultancy, ‘Stats With Purpose’, Arno support organisations to build internal capability in data analysis and evaluation — whether through tailored training, hands-on mentoring, or delivering high-impact evaluation projects that don’t just sit on a shelf.

Before launching Stats With Purpose, Arno held senior roles at Family Safety Victoria and the Victorian Disability Worker Commission, and has worked across academic institutions in Europe and Australia. Arno holds a PhD in economics (with a focus on behavioural public economics and applied econometrics), as well as master’s degrees in both economics and business administration.

He is currently a Senior Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne and works with the California Child Welfare Indicators Project at UC Berkeley. His research and consultancy work often focuses on the intersection of family violence, child protection, and implementation science.

With over 30 research and evaluation projects under his belt — and publications in leading international journals — Arno bring a unique mix of academic rigor and practical problem-solving to every project. Consider Arno if you’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking, analytical depth, and a collaborative mindset to deliver real-world results.