Research & Evaluation Design
Study design, survey instruments, interview guides, logic models, evaluation frameworks, and needs assessments grounded in sound methodology.
Boutique research firm
Research that helps organizations make better decisions.
Research Gurus designs and executes research, evaluation, and analysis for foundations, nonprofits, consultants, and mission-driven organizations that need clarity they can act on.
Lean and responsive. Supported by a small team and specialized consultants when needed.
- Research design, data collection, and mixed-methods analysis
- Clear reporting for clients, funders, boards, and stakeholders
- Trusted across demographic data, social impact, animal welfare, and strategic planning
Audris Campbell, MA, MPA
Leads Research Gurus and provides hands-on leadership from project framing through final deliverables.
20+projects across research, analytics, reporting, training, and strategy
In practice
Real work. Real rooms. Real credibility.
From national studies to conference presentations, Research Gurus brings rigor, clarity, and executive-ready thinking to important work.
What we do
Built for organizations that need rigor without unnecessary complexity.
We structure projects around the questions that matter most, then bring the right methods, staffing, and communication to get useful answers.
Meet the teamData Collection & Analysis
Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods work including surveys, focus groups, interviews, secondary analysis, and interpretation.
Reporting & Strategy Support
Reports, decks, dashboards, impact materials, and recommendations shaped for decision-makers—not just researchers.
Trusted by organizations doing important work
Industry presence
Research that holds up in professional rooms.
Research Gurus is not just producing deliverables behind the scenes. We also present research in public-facing settings, helping translate evidence into insight for broader audiences.
Presenting at conferences like AAPOR signals the kind of rigor, clarity, and professionalism clients want when the stakes are high.
Selected work
Selected examples that show the range of our work.
The work page goes deeper into the question, approach, and impact. Here is a quick preview.
Economic Impact & Inclusivity Study
National survey and interview study focused on BIPOC pet businesses and nonprofits, designed to surface economic and inclusion insights.
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Demographics via Candid & California Data Collaborative
Multi-phase research and strategy support around demographic data collection, data-sharing barriers, and field alignment.
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National Foster Care Survey
Analysis across multiple survey waves, with reporting and presentation support for a national audience in animal welfare.
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How it works
Simple, structured, and built to move quickly.
Share your project
Tell us what you're working on, your goals, and what you need help with.
Align on approach
We follow up to clarify scope, timeline, and the right research design.
Execute and deliver
We handle the work end-to-end and deliver clear, decision-ready insights.
What clients say
Trusted by clients working on complex questions.
“Audris is an incredibly bright, well organized, and effective researcher. She has a deep understanding of research methodology and design, delivers high-quality results on time and within budget, and maintains excellent communication and collaboration.”
“Audris is knowledgeable, personable, technical, and adaptable. She is easy to work with and incredibly responsive. Her ability to design surveys, manipulate data, and present complex information is top-notch.”
Next step
Have a project in mind?
Let’s talk through the question, scope, audience, and deliverables so you can decide what support makes the most sense.
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