OUR RESEARCH ADVISORY TEAM

EVERY IDEA IS TESTED BEFORE IT SCALES

Our Research Advisory Team meets regularly to review evidence, question assumptions, and refine our theory of action. The team brings together researchers and practitioners in career development, wellbeing, and education policy. As career readiness work spreads, language can move faster than understanding, and frameworks can get simplified along the way. The team helps us slow down at the right moments so the work grows responsibly.

LED BY DR. CRISTINA SANTOS

Dr. Cristina Santos leads our applied research. She synthesizes studies from across the U.S. and internationally and authors the briefs our advisory team reviews. Her work gives the team a clear base of evidence to question, refine, and build on. Our research advisory team brings together researchers and practitioners in career development, wellbeing, and education policy. Together, they test each idea before it shapes what we bring to classrooms, schools, and districts.

APPLIED RESEARCH AND REPORTS

Our applied research draws on large-scale studies from across the US. Read what the research shows about career learning, student wellbeing, and what helps this work succeed at scale.

Explore the Research!

Meet our Advisors

Dr. Cristina Santos

Lead Author, Applied Research
Cristina specializes in research synthesis, equity, and classroom-grounded design. She keeps our methods grounded in real classrooms.

Emily Bullock-Yowell

Emily is a researcher in Holland’s RIASEC theory and career decision-making. She makes sure RIASEC serves as a tool for reflection and conversation as students grow.

Dave Redekopp

Dave is an internationally respected scholar of career development and wellbeing. His research shows how career conversations support identity, hope, and mental health.

Ed Hidalgo

Ed is a nationally recognized leader in education, workforce systems, and practice. He tests whether ideas hold up under district, state, and accountability realities.

Michael Huston

Michael is a systems-level leader and practitioner focused on career readiness, wellbeing, and mental health. He grounds our research in implementation, policy, and scale.