Economist Katie Berry joined McKinley Research Group in March 2017. Katie previously worked for Union Pacific Railroad as the finance lead on an interdepartmental capital project team tasked with development of new business processes and elimination of inefficiencies. In 2023, she was appointed President of McKinley Research Group. Katie holds a dual master’s degree in…
Wendi joined McKinley Research Group in 2018, bringing 40 years of professional experience in evaluation strategies, applied research, community assessment and impact analysis, and administrative management. Wendi brings a broad knowledge and practice base integral to work within the health and education sectors, among others. Wendi’s experience spans rural and urban communities throughout Alaska and…
Since joining McKinley Research Group in 2010, Kirsten has managed a range of complex projects, including economic impact analyses, needs assessments, community development analysis, and strategic planning. Kirsten leads a team of consultants and research analysts, providing project management and oversight on a range of topics including culture and education, community resiliency and planning, and…
Raniyah joined McKinley Research Group as an economist in 2022. She has worked on a wide array of projects including housing assessments, benefit-cost analyses, comprehensive economic development strategy projects (CEDS), and economic baselines and forecasts, among others. She often works with Alaska socioeconomic data, synthesizing it into interpretable results and telling the story surrounding the…
Amelia joined McKinley Research Group in 2021, bringing twenty years of professional experience in education, workforce development, and behavioral health. Prior to joining McKinley Research Group, she also provided editing and technical writing services for individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Amelia contributes to a variety of McKinley Research projects, including program evaluation, municipal economic development…
Sylvia joined McKinley Research Group in 2018, bringing experience working in Alaska’s health and social services sector. At the firm, Sylvia has managed evaluation projects and community needs assessments for Tribal organizations, nonprofits, coalitions, and foundations. She also has experience leading strategic planning and other facilitations. Sylvia is skilled at considering quantitative data and community…
Sam has contributed to numerous fisheries and mariculture research projects since joining McKinley Research Group in 2021. He frequently works across disciplines to help clients answer geographic questions. Sam developed expertise in Alaska fisheries over 10 years as a journalist in Alaska and a year as a retail fishmonger. In his wide-ranging reporting career, he…
Moira Gallagher joined McKinley Research Group in 2022. In addition to specializing in housing and economic development research, her background includes deep experience in business development, financial analysis, and public policy. Prior to joining MRG, Moira worked in business transformation roles for Alaska-based companies Pango Technology and The Alaska Club. She was a policy advisor…
Since joining the firm in 1999, Heather has served as project manager, market analyst, survey designer, facilitator, and presenter, among other roles. Heather has particular depth in the maritime, tourism, and education sectors, and also leads the firm’s survey design team. She is skilled in synthesizing results of multiple research methodologies into actionable results for…
Taylor joined McKinley Research Group in 2021, bringing professional experience in natural resources, public policy, crime and justice, and community development to the firm. Prior to McKinley Research group, Taylor worked extensively on revenue forecasts and public policy research, as well as in the non- profit sector. Taylor contributes to a variety of McKinley Research…