Dr. Katie Beem is a pragmatic, outcomes-driven expert in research data strategy and ethical evaluation, with a strong track record of helping organizations navigate complex data environments with integrity and precision. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Miami, Dr. Beem specializes in the design and oversight of ethical research frameworks, informed consent protocols, and data governance strategies—skills highly relevant to legal, regulatory, and compliance-focused contexts.

She brings over a decade of experience working at the intersection of research, education, and community-based impact, translating data into evidence-based decisions that withstand legal and ethical scrutiny. Her approach emphasizes transparency, accountability, and stakeholder trust.

In addition to her work with CLO and Red Barn Strategy, Dr. Beem has also served as a professor at Cornell University and Marquette University, where she taught research methods with a focus on responsible data use and rigorous methodology. She has conducted data audits for nonprofits, led organizations through strategic logic model and theory of change development, and built custom evaluation frameworks that comply with legal standards and ethical research practices.

Dr. Beem’s expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies equips her to support legal professionals, law firms, and public interest organizations in creating data strategies that are not only effective but defensible. She has supported projects ranging from short-term compliance evaluations to long-term impact assessments, always with a focus on safeguarding participant rights and ensuring ethical data use.