Research & policy materials
Turn findings into clear, evidence-based outputs for policy and professional audiences.
Potential deliverables
- Research reports and case studies
- Policy briefs and recommendations
- Frameworks and guidance documents
Research and analysis for complex strategy and policy questions
I help mission-driven organizations bring clarity to challenging questions by understanding the people and context that shape their work.
Services
Areas of support
Through independently led projects and embedded support, I help organizations translate data and stakeholder perspectives into reports, guidance, and strategic direction.
Strategic decision-making
Gather information, analyze options, and determine a path forward.
Potential deliverables
- Quantitative scoring models
- Opportunity assessments
- Strategic recommendations
Selected work
Research in action
BioBuilder expansion strategy
A 50-state analysis and stakeholder interviews to identify and evaluate expansion opportunities.
Biosafety and biosecurity practices
Research on how life science organizations manage biosafety and biosecurity risks.
First-of-a-kind facility case studies
Lessons learned from biomanufacturing companies' experiences developing first-of-a-kind facilities.
“What I appreciated most was Kathryn’s ability to build an evidence base we could trust and then the way she pressure-tested it through conversations with relevant stakeholders. The result is a practical roadmap that continues to inform BioBuilder’s strategy.”
About Kathryn
Bridging analytical rigor and human insight
I combine scientific training with curiosity about how people's experiences shape their understanding. The result is research that is grounded in evidence and informed by relevant perspectives.
I draw on cross-sector experience to adapt quickly to new fields, understand different points of view, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
More about my background- Independent Consulting
- Research and Strategy Consultant
- BioMADE
- Associate Director
- Stanford University
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Biotechnology Innovation & International Security
- Rice University
- PhD, Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology
- MIT
- SB, Biological Engineering
Selected publications