Team

Trina Gorman started Gorman Consulting in 2013. Before consulting, she worked for Innovations for Poverty Action in Uganda where she first led the fieldwork for a randomized trial and then co-led the country office – an office that was implementing over 20 randomized trials. She also spent two years supporting a nonprofit in Ghana, focusing on human centered design for illiterate communities. In her previous career, she was a technical writer at Microsoft. She has a Masters in Public Policy and a PhD in Global Health, Implementation Science. On the personal side, she has an awesome husband and three awesome children. In her free time … Trina doesn’t have any free time.

Lauren Schwartz is an infectious disease epidemiologist and has worked at Gorman Consulting since 2017. She has dedicated her training and professional experience to problem solving for complex vaccine issues – from development to program delivery. This includes a six-month secondment to the WHO polio program in Islamabad, Pakistan. Prior to joining Gorman Consulting, Lauren designed and analyzed results from field studies to evaluate the impact of rotavirus vaccine introduction in Bangladesh, Kenya, Mali, and the Gambia. Lauren has also supported a number of vaccine-related projects at PATH and the WHO, including the COVID-19 response, and was previously an epidemiologist for the NIH. Lauren received a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Washington and an MSPH in International Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Lauren spends her free time exploring the Northwest with her dog.

Jose Vila-Belda is a social scientist with over ten years of experience in data analysis and statistics. Prior to joining Gorman Consulting, he was a Research Manager at the University of Zurich, where he led data analysis work and developed data quality protocols and best practices. He spent three years at the Latin America & the Caribbean office of the Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), leading workshops on evidence-based policy design with public officials in Chile, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, and developing the office’s expertise in survey questionnaire design. He has a Master in Social Research Methods and is pursuing a PhD in Social Sciences and Economics. In his free time, Jose is like to be mountain biking, rollerblading or watching history documentaries.

Sadish D (MA) joined Gorman Consulting with eight years of experience in field-based research in South Asia. He has overseen a dozen experimental research projects at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab and Good Business Lab. Most recently, he served as a consultant with the behavioral insights unit at the World Health Organization. He has written for peer reviewed journals and policy forums. If Sadish is not at his desk, he is probably taking a walk at his neighborhood park or in his kitchen brewing a cup of tea.

Phenesse Dunlap joins the Gorman Consulting team with seven years of experience in health equity research and evaluation. Most recently, this included a collaboration to examine the diffusion of state-level economic policies and evaluate their effect on health outcomes. She has also worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine geographic disparities in cardiovascular disease mortality and determinants. Other past roles involved coordinating and implementing community-based participatory research projects for heart disease risk reduction. She has a Masters of Public Health and is pursuing a PhD in Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences. In her free time, you can find Phenesse attempting a DIY project, walking a trail, or watching a period piece film or TV series.

Christophe Misner is a data analyst specializing in the monitoring and evaluation of development projects, with over 7 years of experience. He has worked primarily for researchers affiliated with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, conducting randomized experiments for various projects such as non-take up reduction in Parisian suburbs, or payment for environmental services in Bolivia. Prior to joining Gorman Consulting, he monitored an early childhood stimulation program in Madagascar for the World Bank’s Development Research Group. In his spare time, you will probably find Christophe hiking in Provence, playing the piano or watching a movie.

Hannah James is a data analyst and researcher with a passion for public health and infectious disease control. She has a Masters in Control of Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where she specialised in statistical analyses of ongoing multi-country health improvement programmes. Prior to joining Gorman Consulting, she was a market researcher working with global innovators, pharmaceutical companies and universities to support novel treatments through early stage development. In her free time, you will likely find Hannah outdoors, not deterred by the Welsh weather, cycling, hiking or in the sea.

Kaan Inan joined Gorman Consulting with 8 years of experience in development economics, data analysis and public sector consulting. He was a Junior Professional Associate at the World Bank’s Poverty Global Practice focusing on issues such as forced displacement, inequality, and economic mobility in Europe and Central Asia. Prior to joining Gorman Consulting, Kaan was a Senior Consultant at Guidehouse where he managed a project advising the COVID-19 response policies of state and local governments in the United States. He holds a Master in Public Administration in International Development from the Harvard Kennedy School. In his free time, Kaan is either watching, playing or podcasting about basketball.

Jerome Carless is a data engineer with a strong background in building enterprise-level data processing infrastructure. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Analytics from NYU Stern, where he specialized in data engineering and machine learning. With several years of professional experience, Jerome has successfully built data pipelines, anomaly detection solutions, and cloud infrastructure, demonstrating his expertise in the field. In his current role as a data engineer, Jerome continues to apply his knowledge and skills to develop cutting-edge data solutions. Outside of work, Jerome enjoys riding his bike, golfing, and playing video games.

Lisa Glaser is an infectious disease epidemiologist. Prior to joining Gorman Consulting, she worked at the UK Health Security Agency for six years, leading the management and development of surveillance systems, conducting outbreak investigations and risk assessments, and generating public health guidance for infectious disease control. She holds a Masters in Control of Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, during which she assessed the constraints of laboratory diagnostic pathways for tuberculosis in remote regions of Peru. Outside of work, Lisa is likely on or planning her next big adventure.

Julia Dettinger, MPH joins Gorman Consulting with more than 15 years of experience in global health research and programming, with an emphasis on maternal and child health. Prior to joining Gorman Consulting, she was a Research Scientist at the University of Washington, Department of Global health where she managed studies aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes. She has a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, including a certificate in Maternal and Child Health Leadership. Julia spends most of her free time chasing after two young children, but in quiet moments she can be found reading, painting, and hiking or camping with her family.

Javier Madrazo is a data analyst with six years of experience in development economics and public sector and humanitarian consulting. He is passionate about helping organizations use data analysis in meaningful and actionable ways. Javier served as a Senior Research Analyst at the Global Poverty Research Lab at Northwestern University, where he worked on data collection and econometric analysis for numerous impact evaluations across the agriculture, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and social protection sectors. He holds a Master’s in Public Administration in International Development from Harvard Kennedy School. In his free time, Javier likes to watch Formula 1 and football, cook up new recipes, and explore New York City.

Nelly Nyadzua is a cybersecurity consultant, researcher, and digital rights advocate with a background that spans data privacy, AI, and information security. She specializes in helping organizations navigate complex compliance frameworks, and her career is defined by a commitment to making data analysis accessible to the public. She has previously held  roles ranging from data journalism to facilitating digital security training for national initiatives in Kenya. Nelly is currently pursuing a master’s degree in computer science with a focus on quantum security. She also serves as a member of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum Youth Multistakeholder Advisory Group and holds fellowships from the Kenya School of Internet Governance and AWS. She is a champion for women’s rights and gender-based safety, using her platform to advocate for technology policies that protect and empower the average consumer. In her free time she enjoys swimming and exploring new places.

Emily Hilton is an infectious disease epidemiologist with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between research and real-world policy. Before joining Gorman Consulting, she served as Director of Impact Evaluation and Analytics at PATH, where she provided technical leadership and research oversight for real-world studies of malaria control intervention impact across nine countries in Africa. Other prior experience includes leading the secretariat of a malaria modeling consortium based at IHME, developing a suite of operational dashboards to monitor health programs in Bioko Island, and providing monitoring and evaluation assistance to 15+ country recipients of Global Fund grants. Emily served for three years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Burkina Faso and holds an MSc. from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Outside the office, Emily spends her time gardening, hiking, skiing, and novice mountaineering.

Stephen Tierney is an Australian graphic designer and artist with over 20 years of experience in information design and data visualization. He lived in Mexico for 10 years working primarily in human rights, gender equality and social change for NGOs and not-for-profits, as well as environmental, health and arts organisations globally. Providing creative direction across advocacy, training, and communications for the Gates Foundation, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, UN Women and UNICEF as well as many others. He now joins Gorman Consulting, bringing his expert design eye to all our own materials. Outside of his work with us, he creates mixed media art for exhibition internationally and enjoys spending time with his young children on the many beaches near his home south of Sydney, Australia.

Yannic Bartsch is our scientific advisor. He has over seven years of experimental and data analysis experience in immunology and antibody research. In addition to his engagement at Gorman Consulting, Yannic leads his own research group at TWINCORE center in Hannover, Germany. Here he is primarily interested in a systemic understanding of antibody responses to respiratory viruses such as RSV or SARS-CoV-2. Yannic completed his postdoctoral training at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard. Outside of work, Yannic enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer or cross-country skiing during the snowy months.

Koen Hostyn is our data security advisor and has almost ten years of experience in data privacy and information security. He works as a Data Protection Officer for the government of Flanders, Belgium, and is specialized in EU Data Privacy laws and regulations. He has worked on multiple projects, including collective class actions against big tech companies violating privacy rights or minors and safe sharing of health data between organizations during COVID-19 response. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/e), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and has Masters degrees in both Economics and Philosophy. In his free time, Koen is either entertaining his child or enjoying some little known Belgian beers.