She combines exceptional leadership capabilities with a deep understanding of social science and health research to produce high quality findings on time and within budget. She has a flair for the art of communication and enjoys making complex and nuanced findings accessible to scientific and lay audiences alike. She is adept with both quantitative (survey) and qualitative methods (key-informant interviews and focus groups) and specializes in projects utilizing mixed modes. Her research has focused on the health and well-being of a wide variety of groups including the homeless, Veterans, low-income populations, racial and ethnic minorities, couples, and families.