Who We Are?
Garrett and julia
Garrett, PhD. has research experience studying natural resource use and public land management issues. He has conducted research related to the spatial modeling and evaluation of wildlife habitats and migration corridors. He also uses innovative methods to conduct research related to impacts, crowding, conflict, spatial dispersion, and carrying capacity in recreational settings. Additionally, he is versed in conducting social research as it relates to wildlife and recreation management issues.
Julia is a doctoral candidate whose research deals with social policy, public-private partnerships, and cross-sector collective governance networks. She has worked for over 14 years in the affordable housing sector where her research specializes in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Section 8, Section 236, and USDA Rural Development programs. She also specializes in macro-level housing and community development studies such as housing needs assessments and HUD Consolidated Plans.
Garrett and Julia met in high school in Atlanta, Georgia and currently live outside of Telluride, Colorado with their two German Shorthair Pointers, Bergen and Porter.
Our Core Values
We bring a scientific approach to our work and research that is based on sound methodology, data collection, and statistical analysis. Both of us have extensive experience working with local and regional communities, stakeholder groups, and clients from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Work-Life Balance
We believe that maintaining a work-life balance is a key to happiness for our entire family and that generally means spending plenty of time in nature. Garrett is an avid ultra runner who finds peace and balance by partaking in long journeys through the mountains, oftentimes accompanied by the pups. Julia prefers hiking, a more leisurely form of journeying through the mountains, and has recently taken up skiing since moving to Telluride.