Our Team

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    Benjamin Gibbs, PhD

    CO-FOUNDER

    Dr. Gibbs is a professor in the Department of Sociology at Brigham Young University. He has published on a wide range of topics including early childhood development, education, intergenerational poverty and more.

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    Lance Erickson, PhD

    CO-FOUNDER

    Dr. Erickson is a professor in the Department of Sociology at Brigham Young University and an applied statistics expert. He is a seasoned specialist in data analysis, survey construction, and research methodology.

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    Ruth Hardy, MS

    SENIOR CONSULTANT

    Ruth is an international development professional specializing in the economic and social impacts of multinational corporations. She holds a master's degree from the London School of Economics and has extensive experience in program evaluation, impact research, and policy analysis.

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    Tyler Dial

    ANALYST

    Tyler is a skilled data scientist with experience in the financial and social sectors. He helps organizations think through difficult social problems using advanced econometrics, machine learning, and data visualization. He is currently completing an MS in Data Science at Northwestern University.

Explore Our Socio Collective

The Socio Collective is our network of specialists spanning diverse academic disciplines, linguistic capabilities, and regional expertise. We strategically engage members of this collective based on each client's unique requirements, ensuring that every project benefits from the precise knowledge and cultural insight needed to deliver comprehensive, specialized results.