Kevin ulrich
DIRECTOR
Kevin returned as Director of the Survey Lab in November of 2014. His expertise includes developing and applying strategies to efficiently maximize recruitment and retention of survey participants. Kevin earned both his MA in social science and BA in sociology from the University of Chicago. Kevin is the Secretary-Treasurer of the Midwest Chapter of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (MAPOR) and the Communications Coordinator for the Association of American Survey Research Organizations (AASRO).
Contact Kevin for information on consulting services
martha van haitsma
CO-DIRECTOR
Martha has co-directed or directed the Survey Lab since its inception in 2001. Martha earned her PhD in sociology from the University of Chicago and her MA from the University of Texas at Austin. In 2014 she received the John M. Kennedy Achievement Award by the Association of Academic Survey Research Organizations (AASRO).Contact Martha for information on courses that she is teaching
HILLARY HANSON
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Hillary began working as an Operations Manager for the Survey Lab in 2011. She earned her MA in social science from the University of Chicago and her BS in psychology from Iowa State University. Hillary specializes in planning, staffing, training, and monitoring progress for large field studies. In addition to her work at the Survey Lab, Hillary enjoys yoga, cooking, and planning her next travel adventure.cARSON gAFFNEY
RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Carson began work as a Research Assistant at the Survey Lab in 2015 while pursuing her degree in the college. In 2018 she joined the Lab staff as a Research Specialist. Carson earned her BA in sociology from the University of Chicago.
BENJAMIN BERNARD-HERMAN
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Survey Lab Operations Assistants work across projects to support daily operations and data collection for the Lab.Benjamin earned his MA in social sciences at the University of Chicago.