OUR TEAM
Matt A. Barreto, Ph.D Co-founder & President
Sylvia Manzano, Ph.D. Vice President of Operations
Matt A. Barreto, Ph.D Co-founder & President
In 2020 Matt directed Latino polling and messaging research for the Biden presidential campaign, and also oversaw large public opinion surveys measuring the impact of COVID-19 on Latino communities
Gary M. Segura, Ph.D. Co-founder & President
Sylvia Manzano, Ph.D. Vice President of Operations
Matt A. Barreto, Ph.D Co-founder & President
In 2020 Gary ran large-scale research projects for the DNC and DCCC to help them better communicate with Latino voters, and also oversaw multiple rounds of state polling for Univision News
Sylvia Manzano, Ph.D. Vice President of Operations
Sylvia Manzano, Ph.D. Vice President of Operations
Gabriel R. Sanchez, Ph.D. Vice President of Research
In 2020 Sylvia directed extensive IE work on Latino political engagement for national organizations such as UnidosUS, Priorities USA, and America's Voice. She also oversaw the 2020 American Election Eve Poll (AEEP) considered the most reliable, multi-ethnic exit poll of voters in battleground states
Gabriel R. Sanchez, Ph.D. Vice President of Research
Gabriel R. Sanchez, Ph.D. Vice President of Research
Gabriel R. Sanchez, Ph.D. Vice President of Research
Gabe is a leading expert in Latino cultural identity and how and when Hispanic political consciousness is activated. Today, Gabe is one of the leading political consultants in the area of public health and has conducted numerous studies on the impact of covid-19 and the Hispanic community.
Kim Kilps-Ascencio, Analyst
Gabriel R. Sanchez, Ph.D. Vice President of Research
Kim Kilps-Ascencio, Analyst
Kim has conducted focus groups and surveys across Arizona and California that focused on analyzing young Latino voters’ public opinion regarding the 2020 presidential elections. She also leads the translating of survey documents in Spanish to properly grasp the public opinion of Spanish-speaking voters.