Associate

Mariah Laird, MPH, CHES, Associate, skillfully designs and conducts qualitative research and evaluation that seeks to improve public health and strengthen institutions that promote public health. Her scholarship is grounded in her public health training and life experiences as a Black woman. She works assertively to draw out the perspectives of the community that others may overlook and ensures research and evaluation studies produce feasible and tangible action steps to drive the improvement of public health and organizational change strategies.

Marissa M. Salazar, Ph.D., Associate, is a psychologist focused on organizational strategies that integrate equity, effectiveness, and well-being across the social sector. She brings a rigorous, collaborative mixed-methods approach to advancing organizational learning and systems change. Current evaluations include partnerships with the Hewlett Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation.