Kiersten Laren, Project Coordinator

It’s Tripp Umbach good fortune that Kiersten excels at new and unexpected challenges.  In her role as a research associate, she collaborates on strategic planning, economic impact and market feasibility studies for clients across the country.  She compiles survey data and supports instrument design, tracking, data entry, quality monitoring and evaluation.

Kiersten also performs secondary data research, assists in focus group facilitation and conducts phone interviews.  She assists with proposal and final report preparation and data presentations.  Kiersten received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in health services with a focus on project and program management.
 

Favorite quote:
“The secret of the true love of work is the hope of success in that work; not for the money reward, for the time spent, or for the skill exercised, but for the successful result in the accomplishment of the work itself.”- Sidney A. Weltmer

Most important professional trait: 
Being organized—knowing what is going on and when things need to be done is extremely important.

Favorite movie: 
Top Gun because I love all the action—and the soundtrack.

Three words that describe me: 
Funny, honest and outgoing.
 

Favorite quote:
“The secret of the true love of work is the hope of success in that work; not for the money reward, for the time spent, or for the skill exercised, but for the successful result in the accomplishment of the work itself.”- Sidney A. Weltmer

Most important professional trait: 
Being organized—knowing what is going on and when things need to be done is extremely important.

Favorite movie: 
Top Gun because I love all the action—and the soundtrack.

Three words that describe me: 
Funny, honest and outgoing.