Our Team
Our team upholds our reputation as a trusted voice and valuable source for high-quality research. We are service-minded experts and collaborate with commitment, humility, and integrity. We work hard and enjoy it!
David Stuit
Managing Partner
David is an expert in education policy, applied statistics, and measurement. He provides thought leadership and strategic counsel to policymakers across the nation.
Jeff Springer
Managing Partner
Jeff specializes in data management, statistical programming, performance evaluation, and education finance.
Anna Nicotera
Senior Researcher
Anna’s research focuses on the impact of macro-level policies, programs, and governance structures on student-level educational opportunities and outcomes.
Matthew Pepper
Senior Researcher
Matthew specializes in program evaluation and developing tools that allow us to collect on-the-ground perspectives.
Kiel McQueen
Senior Researcher
Kiel's research focuses on professional learning initiatives aimed at improving teacher retention and effectiveness.
Jesse Nagel
Research Associate
Jesse's research focuses on equitable school finance and identifying solutions to financial burdens facing school districts.
Margot Plotz
Senior Director
Margot excels in project management and business development, supporting client relationships, and strategic operational expertise.
Jakob Panzer
Research Analyst
Jakob works with our partners to design and implement research solutions that strengthen community improvement initiatives.
Liv Rau
Senior Project Manager
Liv specializes in policy and legal analysis, community engagement initiatives, and project management.
Our Locations
Our team works with partners throughout the nation. We have offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Denver, Colorado; and the Research Triangle, North Carolina.