Ludie and David C. Henley Social Sciences Research Laboratory, Chapman University (1996-1999). Director and Principle Investigator. Survey research, needs assessments, feasibility studies, political polling, evaluation studies, other contract research.
Conflict and Change Center, University of Minnesota (1989-1994). Research on the origins and processes of conflict and the relation of conflict to social change; research on alternative dispute resolution practices; administration of Center's programs and services; writing and editing of Center's quarterly research-based newsletter/journal.
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1994). Economic development corridor study.
Policy and Planning Division, Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board, St. Paul, Minnesota (1988-1989). Research on issues related to higher education in Minnesota, especially the academic labor market and access to post-secondary education for the mentally ill.
Minnesota Center for Community Economic Development, St. Paul, Minnesota (1987-1988). Research leading to the publication of an Enterprise Development Directory detailing the range of community economic development organizations and services in Minnesota.
CommonSpace Cooperative Housing, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1988). Research on the availability and impact of low-cost cooperative housing options in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
St. Paul Energy Consortium, St. Paul, Minnesota (1987). Feasibility study of alternative energy provision for downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.
Sabathani Community Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1985-1986). Researched the impact of computers on small nonprofits in the Sabathani non-profit incubator; developed volunteer program, raised funds for it, recruited director.
City of White Bear Lake, White Bear Lake, Minnesota (1985). Helped develop and lead Minnesota Star City economic development effort: conducted labor market survey; developed 3-year and 5-year economic development plans; developed recruiting materials.

