Thomas Norton-Crossman

Tom is a MEL specialist with five years of experience spanning research, data, MEL and strategy. His work has supported organisations delivering complex programming across South-East Asia, MENA, East and Southern Africa—covering a wide range of thematic areas including security, counter-terrorism, livelihoods, education, migration, resilience, gender, financial inclusion, and WASH.

Tom has extensive experience designing MEL systems, leading both qualitative and quantitative research, and generating insights to inform programmatic decision-making. He is skilled in facilitating focus group discussions, producing management and donor-facing reports, and engaging marginalised groups in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Alongside his work at Bodhi, Tom has operated as an independent MEL consultant. Most recently, he served as MEL Lead on an FCDO-funded CSSF counter-terrorism programme based in Somalia.

With Bodhi, Tom has contributed to projects across the globe, partnering with clients such as the British Council, IOM, UNICEF, and other prominent agencies. 

He holds an MSc in Analytics from the University of London and has in-country experience in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon.