Ela Rausch, Ph.D. provides consultation to nonprofit, for-profit, and government organizations on the design and implementation of research studies, evaluation and measurement practices, and strategic initiatives. She is a strong supporter of efforts to improve community health through cross-sector knowledge and collaboration. She has served as a key advisor on several projects where community economic development and health intersect, including research for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s 2013 Commission to Build a Healthier America. Prior to consulting, she led the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis’s healthy communities initiatives for a decade.

Authored by Ela Rausch, Ph.D.