Gratia Gant Wright has been conducting studies within the health and social science industry since the late 1980’s. Prior to that she worked extensively in the market research field for Fortune 500 organizations as lead economist as well as administrator of market research activities, managing budgets exceeding $1.3 million annually. She has extensive experience organizing, conducting and analyzing focus groups, interviews and surveys involving sensitive issues. She has authored books and articles including, Focus Group Training Module, “Design and Standardization of the Test of Older Adults Knowledge of Psychological Difficulties”, and “Implementation of Mass Media Community Health Research”. Gratia is available for moderating on a national scale

Karlene Facey MBA was trained as a teacher and taught for four years. She holds a marketing degree from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Moore Hall England. She has also achieved the prestigious designation of Chartered Marketer. Karlene has extensive knowledge in the financial services industry having spent 16 years working with banks and Credit Unions. She has received the designation of Fellow of the Credit Union Institute of Canada (FCUIC). She has extensive experience in market research, focus group moderating and marketing. She specializes in the area of customer acquisition and retention. She holds a MBA from one of Europe’s leading universities – University of Liverpool in England.

Dr. Owen Facey is trained in the area of anthropology and intercultural communications. He specializes in the area of demographic and ethnographic research. He has a wealth of experience as a consultant to non-profit organizations. He has authored various books and articles. Dr Facey is an experienced and sought after seminar leader, focus group facilitator and speaker. Dr. Facey also has extensive experience in consumer research and analysis. He brings an international perspective to the field of quantitative and qualitative research, having lived and worked in Canada, the West Indies and the United States.

Douglas Gutierrez has over 15 years of experience in the market research field. He holds an MBA Degree from Nova Southeastern University. Douglas has managed many international projects relating to market research in the following field Cigarettes, Banking & Credit Institutions, Automobile Market, Non-Alcoholic & Alcoholic Beverages and Print Media. Douglas’ international experience includes coordination of Market Research projects in Central America (Guatemala all the way to Panama), Dominican Republic and some specific markets in the United States. He is fluent in Spanish and English and has experience in moderating focus groups and in-depth interviews.