Spanish explorers nicknamed this bird 'bobo' (foolish). And yet somehow the species managed to figure out gender equality. This proud blue-footed daddy splits his time in equal measure with his partner: raising the kids, going fishing and dancing. Google it!

What's with the name Far Harbor? Well the principal enjoys tales from the golden age of discovery with intrepid scientists voyaging to distant lands. In fact he shot this photo at a far harbor visited by Charles Darwin. Nowadays the descendants of those scientists make discoveries across new oceans (of data)...

Dr. Shana Shaw has over 15 years of experience in research and statistical methods, measurement, and program evaluation. Prior to joining Far Harbor, she worked at the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation where she provided strategic, statistical, and measurement support for the foundation’s K-12, U.S., global, and Dell Scholars teams. Her previous work was in education, where she helped to promote student and educator success. Shana earned her MA in Program Evaluation and PhD in Educational Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career in the Fort Worth Independent School District as Data Fellow with Harvard’s Strategic Data Project.

Shana is a part of a military family and grew up living in many, many states (and Guam!). She’s now proud to call Austin her home but still travels whenever she can with her husband and their son.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Research and statistical methods
- Program evaluation
- Survey research and design

Eric Booth has over 15 years of experience in research, evaluation design and multilevel modeling. His publications span topics such as education policy, behavioral programs and child health. He previously served as a researcher for Gibson Consulting within the Southwest Regional Education Laboratory. He held a dual appointment at Texas A&M as Sr Research Associate in the Public Policy Research Institute, and Lecturer in Graduate Research Methods in the Department of Health Policy and Management. He earned all but his dissertation towards a doctorate in Political Science and Policy Studies from Texas Tech University.

Eric grew up on cattle ranches in the Texas panhandle and now enjoys Austin city life. He plays guitar with his band and escapes on camping trips with his wife and two dogs.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Evaluations for education and public policy
- Probabilistic linkage for large datasets
- Stata analysis and programming

Dr. Elizabeth Teas earned a dual PhD in Human Development & Family Science and Gerontology from Purdue University. Her interdisciplinary dissertation work was funded by the National Institutes of Health, and her publications span topics such as successful aging, health across the life course, and quantitative methodologies. Elizabeth has presented research at several scientific conferences including meetings of the Gerontological Society of America and American Academy of Health Behavior. Prior to graduate school, Elizabeth worked in higher education and business consulting.

A rare Austin native, Elizabeth enjoys playing sand volleyball, running marathons, and adventuring around Texas with her husband and son.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Longitudinal data analysis
- Latent variable modeling
- Mediation/moderated mediation

Ella Puga has sixteen years of experience in public health epidemiology at the community and state level. She has wide expertise in statistics and analysis with public use data sets, including complex sample surveys like the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, as well as Census Bureau products like the Decennial Census and American Community Survey. She earned her Master in Public Health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Prior to Far Harbor, Ella worked in the Office of Health Affairs at the University of Texas System and the Center for Health Statistics at the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Ella is an avid Ultimate Frisbee player and enjoys traveling with her family.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Medical claims data analysis
- Public health surveillance
- Data cleaning and weighting

Dr. Abel J. Koury is a developmental psychologist with over 15 years of experience in data analysis and research design. His work is broad but unified, centering on the roles of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status in shaping life circumstances. Abel has expertise in working with large-scale, longitudinal datasets including the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study datasets (e.g., ECLS-K:2011). Abel worked at both non-profits and universities, before creating his own consulting company, Compelling Analytics. He joined Far Harbor to continue his mission of using best practice in data analysis and research design to help organizations deepen their impact through compelling storytelling. Abel earned his PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh.

In his free time, Abel enjoys checking out (too many) books at the library, drinking coffee, and doing the crossword with his partner and their two dogs (the dogs are not much help).

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Secondary data analysis
- Research design and methodology
- Early childhood development and education

Dr. Muazzam Toshmatova focuses on Labor, Public, and Health Economics research, using the tools of econometrics, quasi-experimental methods, and causal inference. Her research has examined how various interventions, such as immigration policies, workforce development programs, educational policies, and technological shock, impact individuals' labor market decisions, and well-being. Before joining Far Harbor, Dr Toshmatova was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the John Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master's degree in Economics from Texas A&M University.

Muazzam hails from the beautiful mountainous country of Tajikistan, and in her free time, Muazzam enjoys exploring natural areas around the world.

Areas of Expertise:
- Quasi-experimental methods
- Public policy analysis
- Program evaluation

Dr. Michael Garcia is a social demographer with over a decade of experience conducting and managing collaborative research. Her work investigates how social relationships, gender, and broader societal contexts influence health and well-being. Michael employs innovative methods including multilevel modeling, longitudinal data analysis, and dyadic diary data analysis to explore topics ranging from marital stress processes in couples to the impacts of work-family policies on child well-being. Prior to joining Far Harbor, Michael served as a Research Associate at the Population Research Center (University of Texas at Austin) and Assistant Director of the Council on Contemporary Families. Michael earned her PhD in Sociology from UT with specializations in demography and aging & health.

Michael is Texas born and bred, and enjoys tending to her small yet mighty vegetable garden, shooting film, and avoiding injuries on the kickball field. Her partner and two dogs say she’s pretty good at two of the three.

Areas of Expertise:
- Survey research and design
- Complex data analysis
- Population health and well-being

Dr. Philip (Phil) Hastings has provided statistical and research support to clients for over 20 years. His experience spans diverse topics from maternal & child health to behavioral and economic analysis. He brings expertise in evaluation studies and complex sampling, serving as the primary weighting statistician for several CDC surveillance projects. Phil previously served in scientific research positions for AT&T, the Federal Aviation Administration, and Singapore Aerospace. He earned his PhD in Industrial / Organizational Psychology with a concentration in statistics from the University of Houston.

Phil enjoys playing basketball, cycling, and schooling his son in games of pétanque.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Population health surveys
- Quasi-experimental design
- Complex sampling & weighting

Lindsi Weaver brings over fifteen years of experience supporting executives and managers across various functions on several organizational levels, including human resources, accounts receivable, sales, marketing, business development, and social media management. When not working, she enjoys quality time with her family and caring for her pets and plants. She is an avid cinephile and art enthusiast.