Empowering Change with Practical Solutions

We create accessible, effective, evidence-based solutions that address the root causes of society’s most pressing problems.

High-Impact Research for Community Well-being

Partnering with nonprofits and public service corporations, we conduct research to solve our communities’ most pressing problems.

Innovative Solutions for Practitioners

We build pragmatic solutions that simultaneously work for practitioners and drive forward scientific knowledge.

Our Core Values

These values guide our work and define who we are.

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Impact

We strive to create solutions that have a measurable and positive impact on communities.

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Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships and working together to achieve common goals.

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Innovation

We are committed to developing innovative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems.

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Our Team

Andrea G. Dittmann is the Co-Founder and Western Region Director of the Solutions Lab. Andrea’s research centers on identifying the sources of—and solutions to address—inequalities in workplaces, organizations, and society at large. Andrea earned her Ph.D. in Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Andrea is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Andrea G. Dittmann

CO-FOUNDER • WESTERN REGION DIRECTOR

Kyle S. H. Dobson is the Co-Founder and Eastern Region Director for the Solutions Lab. Kyle’s research expertise is in building authentic connections: deep understanding of ourselves and others, across boundaries. Kyle earned his Ph.D. in Management and Organizations from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Kyle is based in Central Virginia.

Kyle S. H. Dobson

CO-FOUNDER • EASTERN REGION DIRECTOR

Arianna Chiappi is the Operations Director of the Solutions Lab. Arianna oversees the Lab's daily operational functions, ensuring efficiency through coordination of researchers and financial planning. Arianna earned her master's degree in Applied Cognitive Psychology and her bachelor's degree in Social and Work Psychology from the University of Padova. Arianna is based in Italy.

Arianna Chiappi

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Jasmine is the full-time Relationships Portfolio Manager for the Solutions Lab. Jasmine’s management focuses on projects that build relationships through trust and transparency between service workers and their communities. Jasmine graduated Rice University with a B.A. in Psychology with honors and Business (Management). Jasmine in based in Los Angeles, CA.

Jasmine Liou

RELATIONSHIPS PORTFOLIO MANAGER

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