Cary Funk is a social researcher with expertise using quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, focus groups and experimental design to drive insights about people’s attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

She is a past research director at Pew Research Center where she led the strategic planning, design, and execution of research on the social, ethical, and policy implications of science for society. She holds a Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Research consulting

Funk provides custom research solutions for study conceptualization, measure development, data analysis, report writing, and staff training in research methods.

Grant writing

As a grant writer, Funk uses her research and communication skills to help the nonprofit sector secure awards from federal and state government agencies, and private foundations that support engagement, research, and service programs.