Research Projects
Research project timeline:
2022
Began researching how family history and social psychology shape our perceptions of our bodies, the way we dress them, and how identity takes physical form.
2017
Developed algorithm to gather semantic intelligence and sentiments regarding identity, self-awareness, and choice making. Began interviewing experts.
2015
Began recruiting for a three-year ethnography of online users between the ages of 21-45 to engage them regarding personal milestones.
2013
Studied Millennials’ attitudes and behaviors around personal finance and life after debt. Funded by FINRA Foundation.
2012
Established relevance markers of a rising digital culture: Are we world building or just inventing new platforms?
2010
Studied the rise of new enterprises led by creatives in City of Houston to discern strength of the ecosystem and make future projections around job creation.
2009
Forecast the future of luxury brands as social performance went digital.
2005
Three-year research effort on conditions that spur a widespread cultural renaissance. Resulted in the book, The RenGen: The Rise of the Renaissance Generation (2008, Simon & Schuster)
1999
Top 10 attributes of work cultures that value employee self-awareness.
1996
National study on corporate CEOs and C-suite executives and their perceived value of arts and cultural experiences.