Helping federal agencies, state partners, and other organizations strengthen the systems that feed America and support American farmers, combining deep policy and program knowledge with expertise in technology, data, and modernization. Support spans legacy system transformation and operational improvement to conservation programs and agricultural resilience. By bringing together policy expertise and technological prowess, clients are helped to improve outcomes for families, producers, and communities across the food system, ultimately boosting rural communities and the quality of soil, air, water, plants, and habitat. From modernizing critical USDA systems to strengthening food and nutrition programs, the focus is on delivering results that improve service, accountability, and long-term resilience.

A trusted partner for evidence-based U.S. policymaking to improve outcomes for children, youth, adults, and families, applying rigorous approaches to workforce development, education, food and agriculture, child and family wellbeing, disability policy, and more. A wide range of employment and training strategies designed to improve social and economic well-being are analyzed, with decade-long evaluation of summer nutrition programs having guided Congress to pass permanent summer grocery assistance for families. Work informs improvements to programs that build fair futures and resilient systems, enabling all to thrive in a more secure society. Focus areas span Children, Youth & Families; Criminal Justice; Disability; Food Security & Agriculture; and Workforce Development — partnering with federal agencies, state and local government workforce agencies, education institutions, and community and philanthropic organizations to systematically review evidence and deliver actionable findings.

Economic growth is at the core of resilient, sustainable economies worldwide, with collaboration extended to national governments, smallholder farmers, and business associations to fully engage individuals and communities, multiplying economic opportunities for strong societies. Local capacity is developed at institutional, firm, and farm levels to expand agricultural production and strengthen market systems, while stronger business environments are facilitated by brokering public-private dialogue, establishing private-sector partnerships, and supporting policy reforms. Solutions engage people to deliver practical and measurable results, with expertise spanning food systems transformation, data science, economic governance, and impact evaluations. Focus areas include Agriculture Market Systems & Food Security — strengthening capacity and sustainable food systems — and Economic Growth & Governance, which enhances the competitiveness of high-growth industries, empowers local stakeholders, and advances the green economy around the world.

Generating, supporting, and disseminating evidence-based education strategies for all learners, with leadership in educational program evaluation, technical assistance, surveys, digital transformation, and systematic evidence reviews. Experts collaborate with policy makers and practitioners to shape consistent, evidence-driven approaches that address everything from STEM and educator quality to adult learning and career training. Program impact on communities and individuals is assessed, and where gaps exist, partners are engaged to improve the processes and outcomes to meet client needs and objectives. Focus areas span Early Childhood, K-12 Education, and Postsecondary Education, with work for federal and state education agencies, public and private schools, and higher education institutions.

Protecting the environment, advancing energy innovation, and strengthening communities to ensure a resilient and secure future — partnering with governments, businesses, and local communities to implement effective solutions that confront the challenges of today and tomorrow. A practical, results-driven approach helps clients address extreme weather and environmental risks at the scale and speed necessary to protect natural resources and bolster economic opportunity. Researching, refining, and resourcing solutions for sustainable energy, improved air and water quality, and more resilient food and health systems. Focus areas span Circular Economy & Waste, Clean Air, Water & Land, Disaster Risk & Emergency Management, Energy, Infrastructure & Transportation, and Nature & Biodiversity — in the U.S. and around the world, developing practical policies to advance national interests and build efficient energy solutions.

Partnering with government agencies to strengthen systems that keep millions of people healthy in the U.S. and around the world, assessing Medicare and Medicaid policies, analyzing large health datasets, and providing technical assistance that strengthens program oversight, protects program integrity, and improves performance. Guidance is delivered to states and communities as they make strategic investments that transform rural health systems and expand access to care. Public health agencies are supported with surveillance, epidemiologic research, and program evaluation that clarify emerging health risks, while global health programs are partnered with to prevent disease and strengthen national health systems. For defense and veteran health agencies, advanced analytics, secure data platforms, and technology modernization are delivered to help leaders monitor readiness, improve care delivery, and manage complex health data.

Advancing stable, decent housing, and stronger communities across the U.S. by generating evidence for federal, state, and local agencies to strengthen housing policy, community development, and economic mobility — while being responsible stewards of taxpayer resources. Evaluations have guided the design and implementation of the Housing Choice Voucher program, the nation's largest tenant-based rental assistance program, and the Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress is produced on HUD's behalf. Through HUD's Community Compass technical assistance program, local governments, public housing agencies, Continuums of Care, and other HUD grantees are helped to achieve their goals. Research, evaluation, and technical assistance support enables governments at all levels to expand housing supply, strengthen community development, and improve housing stability for households and communities across focus areas of Housing Supply, Homelessness Response, and Financial Well-Being.

Designs and deploys secure, scalable digital platforms combining full-stack development, cloud-native architectures, AI, and automation to help government agencies modernize systems and make faster, better-informed decisions. Integrates advanced artificial intelligence capabilities with robust security and compliance frameworks to enable government modernization at scale.

Generates rigorous evidence through advanced data capture, surveys, monitoring, and qualitative and quantitative research methods to help policymakers assess whether programs improve people's lives. Combines sophisticated analytics, data science methodologies, and research rigor to deliver actionable insights that drive informed policy decisions and program outcomes.

Delivers data-driven capacity building, policy and regulatory support, program design, and strategic communications to help government agencies and organizations plan, implement, and evaluate complex programs. Provides comprehensive support spanning policy formulation, operational capability development, change management, and stakeholder engagement to enable successful program execution and organizational transformation.