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Jordan Katti, PhD Project Manager II Dr. Jordan Katti joined the ASR Sacramento location in 2019. As a project manager, Dr. Katti has contributed her expertise on a variety of projects, primarily with organizations that support the healthy development of young children and their families. She is an expert in project management and implementation, as well as in data collection and analysis, with both qualitative and quantitative methods. She particularly enjoys working on projects that include racial equity, positive parenting, and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ​ Dr. Katti earned her PhD in developmental psychology with a minor in statistics from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She specializes in infant and toddler development, especially among historically underserved populations. After completing her graduate program, Dr. Katti joined the University of Michigan-Flint as a postdoctoral research fellow investigating the impacts of the water crisis on young children living in Flint. Her research has been presented at multiple national conferences, including the Society for Research in Child Development, and it has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including Infant Behavior and Development. ​ Outside of work, Dr. Katti is an avid Michigan football and basketball fan (Go Blue!) and enjoys spending time with her young daughter, husband, and dog. < Back Jordan@appliedsurveyresearch.org

First 5 Children and Families Commissions ASR has consulted on over 150 projects for First 5 County Commission in 21 counties. Projects include assessing community need, creating strategic plans, designing and implementing rigorous evaluations, and helping prepare annual reports required by First 5 California. ​ Project Highlight: First 5 Santa Clara Annual Evaluation Report View Full Report Executive Summary < Back Additional work samples First 5 Sacramento View Full Report First 5 Solano View Full Report Exec Summary First 5 Siskiyou View Full Report Exec Summary First 5 Tehama View Full Report Exec Summary

Our Partners <Back Since 1980, ASR has been working with public and private agencies, federal and local government, health and human service organizations, cities and county offices, school districts, institutions of higher learning, and charitable foundations. ​ If you desire, we are happy to provide a customized list of references in each of our research areas. They will validate our experience and capabilities in any of the projects ASR has undertaken. ASR Partners ACTION for Healthy Communities Alameda County Office of Homeless Care and Coordination Alameda County Public Health Department Alliance for Children's Early Success Arizona First Things First Attendance Works Bay Area Women's Sport Initiative (BAWSI) Bring Me a Book Foundation Butte County Office of Education Child Abuse Prevention Center Sacramento Cañada College Catholic Charities Center for Education Policy Analysis at Stanford University Central California Alliance for Health Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County City of Half Moon Bay City of San Jose Housing Department City of Santa Clara City of Santa Cruz City of Scotts Valley City of Watsonville Clark County Department of Social Services Coconino County Office of Education Coastal Watershed Council Communities Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County Community United to Reduce Bingeing (CURB) Contra Costa County Administrator's Office County of San Mateo Human Services Agency County of Santa Clara Office of Affordable Housing Dientes Community Dental Ecology Action of Santa Cruz Educare of Silicon Valley El Camino Hospital Community Benefit Encompass Community Services Fairfield Police Activities League First 5 Alameda First 5 Contra Costa First 5 Del Norte First 5 Kern First 5 Los Angeles First 5 Madera First 5 Marin First 5 Mono First 5 Orange First 5 Sacramento First 5 San Benito First 5 San Francisco First 5 San Mateo First 5 Santa Barbara First 5 Santa Clara First 5 Santa Cruz First 5 Siskiyou First 5 Solano First 5 Sutter (Sutter Co. Children and Families Commission) First 5 Ventura First 5 Tehama First 5 Yuba Foothill College Foundation Consortium for California Children and Youth Franklin McKinley School District Gavilan College Glenn County Office of Education Goodwill Industries of Santa Cruz County Grail Family Services Her Health First – Black Mothers United Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Helios Foundation Hollister Youth Alliance Kaiser Permanente Kids In Common Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Marin Community Foundation Marin County Department of Health and Human Services Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital Mendocino County Public Health Department Menlo Park City School District Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey County Department of Social Services Monterey County Housing Alliance for People with Disabilities Napa Valley Vintners Northern Region and Substance Abuse and Shelter Services One East Palo Alto O'Neill Sea Odyssey Orange County Office of Homeless Services Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance Pajaro Valley Unified School District Peninsula Family Service Agency Peninsula Partnership for Children, Youth and Families Pleasanton Unified School District Providence Valdez Medical Center Raising a Reader, Alameda County Raising a Reader, Menlo Park Ravenswood City School District Results Leadership Group Riverside County Department of Social Services Sacramento County Public Health Department San Francisco City & County Office of Homeless Services San Francisco Department of Children Youth and Families San Francisco Unified School District San Joaquin County Community Health Assessment Collaborative San Mateo County Behavioral Health San Mateo County Healthy Community Collaborative San Mateo County Juvenile Probation Department San Mateo Foster City School District San Mateo Human Services Agency San Rafael City Schools Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Santa Clara County Collaborative Court Santa Clara County Community Benefits Coalition Santa Clara County Dependency Wellness Court Santa Clara County Juvenile Probation Department Santa Clara County Partnership for School Readiness Santa Clara County Public Health Department Santa Cruz County Career Works Santa Cruz County Community Counseling Center Santa Cruz County Drug and Alcohol Program Santa Cruz County Probation Department Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Santa Cruz County Criminal Justice Council Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency Santa Cruz County Human Services Department Santa Cruz County Office of Education Santa Cruz County Substance Abuse Prevention Services Santa Cruz Housing Authority Sequoia Healthcare District Siskiyou County Behavioral Health Silicon Valley Community Foundation Solano County Land Trust SOMOS Mayfair Sonoma County Human Services Department Stanford Health Care Stanislaus County Health Services Agency Technology and Information Management, UC Santa Cruz The Connecticut Association of Directors of Health The Sonoma County Community Development Commission Third Street Community Center United Way of Anchorage United Way of the Bay Area United Way of Missoula Montana United Way of Nevada County United Way of Northern Arizona United Way of Santa Cruz County Ventura County Juvenile Probation Washington State Farm Worker Housing Trust Watsonville Law Center Workforce Investment Board of Santa Cruz County Yakama Nation Housing Authority Youth and Family Enrichment Services, San Mateo County Yuba County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC)

View Full Report Executive Summary Community Report Cards < Back Community Report Cards are needs assessments that have an evaluative function. These report cards help us understand and distill what the data are saying, and invite collaborators to take action. ​ Highlight Project: Silicon Valley Latino Community Report Card

ASR Careers ASR seeks qualified community researchers who want to use data to create change and help build stronger communities. Given our commitment to equity, we particularly encourage those who may be from underrepresented communities to connect with us about employment opportunities. Currently open positions are listed below. ASR has no positions posted for employment at this time. However, candidates interested in employment at ASR are encouraged to send a cover letter and CV to services@appliedsurveyresearch.org . Y o ur information will be reviewed for upcoming job openings! Contact Us Today!

Sofia Stepanyan, PhD Senior Research Analyst Dr. Stepanyan is a developmental and research psychologist with expertise in behavioral research and data analysis. She has over 10 years of experience designing and implementing research projects, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. She also has extensive experience with community-based evaluations, surveys, needs assessments, and strategic planning efforts. Dr. Stepanyan also has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Prior to joining ASR, she was an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Gannon University, where her research focused on understanding the development of youth behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial problems. Her work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Adolescence, The Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children. Dr. Stepanyan received a BA degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and MA and Ph.D degrees in Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. < Back Sofia@appliedsurveyresearch.org

Dominique Tunzi, PhD Research Analyst I Dr. Tunzi joined ASR in March 2024, bringing a decade of experience in educational and youth development research, evaluation, and technical assistance. She uses an interdisciplinary perspective in her work, bridging education, psychology, and sociology, to center equity and liberation to improve youth and community well-being. She is passionate about the critical application of data and quantitative methods to promote change within organizations and communities, acknowledging that quantitative methods have traditionally upheld the status quo. ​ She holds a PhD in Community Research and Action from Vanderbilt University, a MSc in Evidence Based Social Intervention from the University of Oxford, and a EdM in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard Graduate School of Education. ​ When not working, you can find Dominique in the mountains, doing crosswords, and drinking a good cup of coffee. < Back Dominique@appliedsurveyresearch.org

Christa Bixby, MA Senior Planning Analyst Christa joined ASR in 2024. She comes from a background in higher education, specifically focusing on the domains of TESOL and academic writing. She comes from a wealth of international experience, having lived in six countries throughout her tenure in education. Her educational journey has been marked by a dedication and commitment to fostering equitable education and engaging students with innovative instructional methods. Over time, Christa advanced into administrative positions where she gained experience in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, evaluation planning, and project management. Christa is currently working on research related to the equitable use of AI in education, focusing on the integration of it in higher institutions of learning. In her free time, Christa enjoys woodworking, practicing yoga, throwing pottery, and learning every and anything new. She classifies herself as a life-long learner, one who is inspired by all that the world around her has to teach us. < Back Christa@appliedsurveyresearch.org

Javari Fairclough, PhD Senior Data Analyst Dr. Javari Fairclough earned his Ph.D. in human development and family Sciences at Texas Tech University (TTU). He was trained as an applied quantitative research methodologist and has his roots in Psychology. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in general experimental psychology from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Dr. Fairclough’s research interests center on positive youth development and the complex interplay between the family unit, peers, and problem behaviors (e.g., youth aggression, delinquency, and substance use) among at-risk youth. Through novel and comprehensive analytic methods, and the examination of various social, psychological, and environmental influences, he strived to pinpoint the dynamic factors that are associated with increases in the probability of engagement in negative behaviors during his time at TTU. He is passionate about protective factors (e.g., parental monitoring) that can mitigate risk and promote positive developmental outcomes for at-risk individuals. This includes an exploration of resilience factors, coping mechanisms, and supportive resources that can serve as influential buffers against problem behaviors. In his free time, he enjoys cooking Jamaican food, learning new programming tools and languages to solve complex statistical problems, trying new restaurants with my wife and lifting free weights at the gym. < Back Javari@appliedsurveyresearch.org

View Full Report Executive Summary Executive Summaries How do you tell your story? One of the most challenging and yet rewarding phases of applied research is helping our partners summarize the key takeaways and learnings and express those in a way that is compelling and actionable for the intended audiences. ASR has helped numerous partners communicate the difference that they make. ​ Project Highlight: First 5 Sacramento Reduction of African American Child Deaths View Full Report < Back Additional work samples First 5 Sacramento Annual Evaluation View Report Butte County LCCPC Strategic Plan View Report Birth and Beyond Annual Evaluation View Report First 5 Solano Policy Brief View Report

Elizabeth Mower (Martinez), MA Project Director Elizabeth Mower was born and raised in the Sacramento area. She received her Masters Degree in Sociology from the University of Nevada, Reno. Ms. Mower is a valuable asset to the ASR Sacramento team, with many years of experience working in research and program evaluation to support initiatives in early childhood development, child health and safety, school climate, student wellness, behavioral health, substance abuse prevention, mental health intervention, and community needs assessments. ​ With an advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization, her goal is to make data accessible for various audiences to help organizations obtain actionable insights. She is committed to supporting data-driven decisions to improve community outcomes. She has passion for the work, the analytics, the collaboration, and the process to create change and improve the lives of under-served and vulnerable populations. Her personal life is filled with family activities in the Region: going to local farmer’s markets, camping in Camptonville, snowboarding in Tahoe, boating at Lake Oroville, and kayaking at Lake Natoma. < Back Elizabeth@appliedsurveyresearch.org

Alyssa Mullins, PhD Project Manager Dr. Alyssa Mullins is an applied sociologist based in the Sacramento office. Since joining ASR in 2021, she has actively contributed to strategic plans, annual evaluation reports for First 5s, and a recurring evaluation of efforts to reduce disparities among African American infant and child deaths. She has also worked with partners to streamline and strengthen data collection to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reduce burden on data staff. Additionally, she prepares interactive data visualization tools, as well as an exploration of community-wide indicators of interest and disparity calculations. ​ She received her Master’s in Applied Sociology and PhD in Sociology from the University of Central Florida. Past research and published works include assessments of youth and family homelessness, personal impacts of intentional childlessness on work, relationships, and obtaining care from health providers, and exploring nursing workforce shortages as a public health crisis. She is passionate about data-driven interventions to support families and communities, as well as communicating data in easily digestible and understandable formats for audiences of all skill levels and expertise. ​ In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her partner and dogs, crafting, traveling, and exploring local markets, coffee shops, and music venues. She also creates media, moderates workshops, and provides technical support for a local music production/recording studio. < Back Alyssa@appliedsurveyresearch.org