The Institute is a data analysis, research, and consulting organization providing customized client solutions and strategies to facilitate decision-making and planning that enhances growth, impact, and sustainability. With partnering offices in northeastern Pennsylvania and a network of 13 colleges and universities, The Institute offers a range of services including research support, special projects/consulting, and nonprofit support. Their key research reports cover a variety of topics including Economy Tracker, Indicators Dashboard, and Policy Tracker, offering the latest data points impacting the NEPA region and state and federal policy-focused research.

The Institute’s team of experts, led by Chief Research Officer Andrew Chew, includes Research Analyst Dr. Jolene Carey-Pace, Administrative Coordinator Emily Bauer, Research Assistant Michael Ray Shuba, and Chief Operating Officer Jill Avery-Stoss. Their collective expertise in quantitative data analysis, literature research, and project management enables them to provide comprehensive and tailored solutions to clients, offering research services, policy analysis, and community engagement for informed decision making.

Contact The Institute for a free consultation and formal proposal development. Email: info@institutepa. org Phone: (570) 408-9850