Our mission is to help you achieve your research goals.
We include renowned scholars and talented professors with over 100 years of experience in statistical and qualitative analysis and quantitative and qualitative environmental, educational, social, and medical research.
Dr. Eun Um is a former professor who leads a seasoned team of analysts, statisticians, data scientists, and evaluation experts in delivering innovative solutions for government agencies. She holds two master’s degrees from Stanford and Columbia Universities and a doctorate from Columbia University. She has over 25 years of experience in advanced analytics, and quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation in public health, workforce, environment, and energy. Dr. Um has supported clients such as the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Institute of Health, the National Science Foundation, and multiple California state departments.
Dr. Um has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and developed AMSTAT’s proprietary tools, including the AMSTAT Interactive Dashboard, to support ongoing data transparency and agency decision-making. She conducted research, taught at Harvard, and was a member of the US EPA’s human studies review board. Her leadership combines academic expertise with practical impact—ensuring every project is grounded in methodological rigor, stakeholder needs, and strategic vision.
Dr. David Fetterman is a nationally recognized scholar and leading authority in evaluation and research. He holds two master’s degrees and a doctorate from Stanford University, where he also served as a professor and as Director of Evaluation at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Fetterman is the founder of empowerment evaluation, a widely adopted approach that promotes self-assessment, learning, and accountability. He has authored and edited more than 150 publications, including books, peer-reviewed articles, and encyclopedia contributions spanning the fields of medical, educational, and social research.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Dr. Fetterman has received numerous professional honors and awards recognizing his lifetime contributions to the field.
Dr. Charis Charitsis is an AI and Machine learning data scientist with a PhD from Stanford. He advances analytics and evaluation using natural language processing and generative AI. The firm benefits from his strong insight and ability to translate complex data into practical solutions. His work sharpens program assessments and drives high-impact outcomes.
It draws on his research role at Stanford’s Computer Science Department and over a decade of engineering leadership at Oracle.
Dr. Javitz is a statistician who applies advanced methods to complex public health, environmental, and policy data. The firm draws on his decades of scientific leadership at SRI International and deep expertise in biostatistics. He strengthens research design, improves modeling accuracy, and guides robust interpretation. It benefits from his academic foundation at UC Berkeley and a publication record exceeding 100 peer-reviewed studies.
Dr. Elizabeth Meinz is a professor with expertise in research design and evaluation strategy. She applies cognitive psychology to improve program insights and educational outcomes. The firm relies on her academic leadership and published research on skill acquisition and assessment practices. She sharpens mixed-method approaches, enhances survey tools, and supports evidence-based reporting.
It draws from her teaching and editorial expertise to deliver high-quality, actionable evaluation frameworks across diverse public programs.
Dr. Doyle Louis Hawkins is a professor with statistical modeling expertise. He designs time series, change-point, and measurement error models for complex scientific evaluations. The firm applies Dr. Hawkins’s published work across biomedical, behavioral, and environmental studies to improve precision and reliability. He strengthens methodological rigor through continuous innovation in sequential analysis and distributional inference. It draws from his academic leadership, editorial contributions, and decades of peer-reviewed research to guide high-impact data analysis.
Dr. J.O. Ohm is a former professor who crafts reports for government clients. The firm relies on his communication precision to elevate research clarity and proposal success. He applies structured writing to translate complex findings into impactful narratives. It benefits from his experience at the U.S. EPA and his professorships at the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA.