- WHICH data should be collected & prioritized,
- HOW organizations should go about collecting it, and
- WHAT they should do with this data!
… EWRG democratizes the use of data, research, and quantitative analysis.
For her dedicated data clients, she demonstrates:
It’s all come full circle for Dr. Elizabeth Anderson.
Dr. Anderson started her journey as one of the marginalized students she now teaches. While elevating her skills and experience in education and academia to the national level, she also built Embraced Wisdom Resource Group, a consulting firm that democratizes the use of data, research, and quantitative analysis.
Dr. Anderson’s hope for the world is equity. Divesting away from the traditional and often problematic forms of education, to build spaces and learning experiences that are student focused and inclusive. Dr. Anderson is committed to improving on and offline education for marginalized student groups, and continues instructing graduate students in Research Methods and Statistics.
Dr. Elizabeth Anderson (she/her/hers) is an industry leader, with over fifteen years experience in Research Methods and Statistics, and Instructional Design and Technology. She is also the Founder of Embraced Wisdom Resource Group LLC, a consulting company providing data analysis and education for organizations that are revolutionizing their fields. She is an authority and changemaker in education, and has taught at numerous higher education institutions.
Dr. Anderson’s path to her PhD was not only unconventional, but barrier breaking. She regularly was the hybrid student in the classroom, making the best with what she had, and self educating her way through big A “academia”. As often the only Biracial/Black woman in the classroom throughout her education, she created her own resources to navigate and excel in predominantly white institutions.
Dr. Elizabeth Anderson (she/her/hers), Founder of Embraced Wisdom Resource Group
Kiefer Otto (they/them/theirs),
Creative Director
Kiefer Otto is solutions-based creative working to infuse storytelling through media, business strategy & operations. Kiefer went to Columbia College Chicago (2018) where they earned a BA in Acting & Dancing. Kiefer believes that art doesn't only belong in a gallery or on stage, but it's in fact everywhere we go as humans. Therefore your business shouldn't lack it, but should fully embrace it.
Kiefer began working at Embraced Wisdom in 2020 as a Lead Project Manager. Other titles they have held since are: Operations Manager, Business & Operations Manager and currently Creative Director for all things media & branding. They continue to formulate business strategies aimed at bringing Embraced Wisdom to a wider audience.
During their time at Embraced Wisdom they collaborated with Dr. Anderson's to launch her new educational platform Engaging Wisdom (scroll down for more info on Engaging Wisdom) which aims to help students, professors or those simply looking to add a new skill set to their tool box.
Kiefer is extremely grateful for Dr. Anderson and their continued support in their career and life!
Joy Polk (she/her/hers),
Lead Research Consultant
Fradely Delacruz (she/her/hers),
Lead Research Consultant
Joy Polk is a dedicated researcher and educator with a passion for quantitative methods and data analysis. She developed an interest in this field through her academic journey, recognizing the power of data-driven decision-making in improving educational outcomes.
Joy holds a Master of Education in Quantitative Methods from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Villanova University. She began her role at Embraced Wisdom Resource Group, LLC in June 2023, where she contributes to project management and research initiatives.
Joy brings to EWRG a robust skill set in quantitative research and statistical analysis, specializing in measures and methodologies, data management, and data governance. Empowering progress through informed decisions at the intersection of consulting, statistics, and education, she aspires to obtain a doctoral degree encompassing evaluation, statistics, and measurement, while continuing her consulting work and aiming to become a professor at an esteemed university.
Fradely Delacruz is a bilingual Afro-Dominicana and social science researcher, committed to blending community-based and legal research. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, specializing in Applied Research and Community Organizing, with a minor in Political Science.
Since joining Embraced Wisdom Resource Group, LLC in June 2022, Fradely has made significant strides in project management and research. Her expertise particularly shines in qualitative research, where she excels at creating theory-based surveys, and in instructional design, through developing bilingual training and micro-learning courses for diverse audiences.
Her work focuses on amplifying community voices through innovative research methods. Intent on pursuing law school to specialize in public interest law, Fradely aims to use her research and project management expertise to help diverse communities navigate legal challenges through research and data-driven solutions.
