I lead the political practice at the Pacific Northwest's premier public opinion research firm. We provide research services to governments, corporations and nonprofits to help them achieve their political and policy goals. Our work includes a full suite of quantitative and qualitative tools that are tailored to each client's research and budget needs. Public opinion researchers are most known for survey research, and I have lead hundreds of survey projects. Additionally, I have moderated more than 400 focus groups nationally and across the Pacific Northwest. I've sat down around that table with people from small towns, large cities, and from all walks of life to understand their experiences, motivations, and values. I bring this qualitative context to our quantitative work, helping our clients understand not just what the public wants but also why. As a independent and non-partisan firm, DHM Research has worked with a range of clients. As the political director, I have a great breadth of experience on the policy matters facing the region and nation. From health access and payment reform, to energy and climate change, to electoral strategy. If there is an issue of concern to voters, governments, or business, I have helped a client better understand what their community and constituents think about it.Because of my unique role, I am frequently asked to speak about political and social trends to elected officials, corporate boards, and at conferences, and to the media. My work on public opinion and voter behavior is often cited in local and national publications.

Consultant on quantitative and qualitative research projects to study voter values, behaviors, and attitudes about public policy. Designed, conducted, and analyzed surveys and focus groups that informed stakeholders program development, resource allocation, and electoral strategies.

Oversaw daily operations of a Phase III Clinical Trial comparing two strategies to help families with children who have ADHD.Managed $400,000 annual budget, six employees and 700 study participantsDeveloped databases for participant tracking, recruitment resources, and survey data entry.

Organized research activities for more than forty family researchers across Oregon.Researched topics related to family care, such as Oregon’s health system, health policies, and survey methodology.

Statistical analysis for the Nebraska Health and Human Services’ Tobacco Free Nebraska programWrote reports of research findings for agency leaders, state legislators, and media outletsConsulted with clients and designed original mail, telephone, and Internet surveysModerated focus groups for a federally funded research project