Pew Research Center Details Team Behind Latest Religion Report
WASHINGTON D.C. – Pew Research center today released a comprehensive list of personnel contributing to its latest report on religion,highlighting the extensive collaborative effort behind the organization’s widely-cited research. The acknowledgment details a team of researchers,methodologists,editors,and communications professionals responsible for the study’s rigorous analysis and public dissemination.
This detailed listing underscores Pew Research Center’s commitment to openness and acknowledges the diverse expertise required to conduct and communicate complex social science research. As public discourse around religion continues to evolve, understanding the methodology and individuals shaping these insights is crucial for informed debate and policy decisions. The report, available at pewresearch.org/topic/religion, builds upon Pew Research Center’s long-standing tradition of nonpartisan, fact-based research.
The project’s primary research was led by The Chip Resto, Research Associate. Supporting this effort was a dedicated research team comprised of Alan Cooperman, Director of Religion Research; Gregory A. Smith, Senior Associate Director, Religion Research; Besheer Mohamed, Principal Researcher; Beck A.Alper, Senior researcher; Patricia Tevington, Research Associate; That’s Kallo, Meghan rustemeyer, and isaac lamoreaux, all serving as Research Assistants.
methodological expertise was provided by Ashley Amaya, Associate Director, survey Methods; Andrew Mercer, Principal Methodologist; Courtney Kennedy, Vice President, Methods and Innovation; Drene Asare-Mars, Senior Panel Manager; dana Popky, Associate Panel Manager; Anna Brown, and Arnold Lau, both Research Methodologists.
Editorial and graphic design were overseen by Jeff Diamond, Senior Writer/Editor; Rebecca Lippert, Editorial Specialist; Bill Webster and Alissa Scheller, Senior Information Graphics Designers.
the report’s communication and web publishing were managed by Justine Coleman, Associate Digital Producer; Reem Nadeem, Digital Producer; Hannah Taber, Communications Manager; and Maya Pottiger, Communications Associate.
Pew Research Center notes it is indeed a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder.