Our Team

Dr. Ana Maria Grigoras, Chief Executive Officer of L&G, is a child clinical psychologist and Fulbright scholar with extensive expertise in program design and evaluation. She earned her M.A. in Educational Psychology from New York University and Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University. Dr. Grigoras has over 20 years of experience directing research and evaluation studies of federal, state, and local education, youth development, mental health, and after-school programs for public and private sector clients. She has led all phases of research, including quantitative and qualitative study design, instrument development, multi-site data collection, data analysis, and reporting. Dr. Grigoras specializes in integrating research methods to assess program implementation and impact, with extensive experience analyzing data and developing comprehensive evaluation reports.

Dr. Danielle Lawrence-Campbell, President of L&G, has more than 10 years of experience as an evaluation research consultant in NYC, Boston, and Philadelphia. Her extensive work with underserved populations in urban communities has shaped her expertise in applied quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Specializing in designing program evaluations and research instruments, conducting focus groups and surveys, managing research teams and databases, performing advanced data analysis, and presenting findings to diverse audiences. Dr. Lawrence-Campbell also provides technical assistance to help clients effectively organize, collect, analyze, and present program and participant data. She serves as an adjunct professor at Montclair State University, where she taught health promotion, program planning, and social marketing. Dr. Lawrence-Campbell earned an MPH in Epidemiology from Yale University and a DrPH in Community Health Sciences from Boston University.

Dr. Christina López, L&G’s Director of Research and Evaluation, is a sociologist of education with over 20 years of experience in youth development and community partnerships. Her Lower East Side upbringing, Bronx roots, and Dominican identity have inspired a deep commitment to service throughout her career. She has managed over 40 school-CBO partnerships as a former CBO supervisor in Brooklyn and DOE program manager in the Bronx. Her scholarly work has examined the educational experiences of underrepresented minorities at predominantly white institutions and the social forces that shape education systems. Dr. López earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology of Education from New York University and a B.S. in Science and Technology Studies and Psychology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Cindy has over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, from direct service, program management, evaluation, and quality assurance. She has led continuous quality improvement initiatives for large organizations, including Children’s Aid and the Jewish Board, to strengthen behavioral health and child welfare programs. Before stepping into her current role, Cindy served as an Evaluator with L&G, managing evaluations of after-school and youth development programs and supporting the firm’s grant writing and capacity-building work. She holds an MSW and an MPA from Columbia University.

Pia is a bilingual Spanish-speaking evaluator and researcher with over 20 years of experience leading research and evaluation projects across the U.S., England, and Latin America. Her work focuses on early childhood, K–12 education and youth development across academic, government, nonprofit, and community-based settings. Before joining L&G, she served as Associate Director of Research & Evaluation at iMentor and Curriculum & Evaluation Manager at the Hispanic Committee for Children and Families. She led education evaluation efforts in Argentina at the city and national levels. Her experience includes mentoring research fellows studying poverty-related issues in South and Central America and teaching quantitative and qualitative research methods at the University of Buenos Aires. Pia holds master’s degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she was a Fulbright Scholar, and Universidad de San Andrés in Argentina, with advanced training in applied statistics and international development evaluation.

Hannah received her Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from New York University Steinhardt with a focus on Human Development and Social Intervention. She also holds a BA in Psychology from Rollins College. She is passionate about improving the lives of children and families through high-quality programming that caters to their unique needs. Before joining L&G, Hannah supported continuous quality improvement efforts for child welfare programming at Children’s Aid. She also partnered with the NYCDOE to research the professional learning needs of early childhood educators and identify effective methods to increase art instruction in the classroom. Most recently, she coordinated the rollout of NYC early childhood initiatives to better serve preschool students with disabilities and educate families on the special education process.

Gary holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Boston College. His diverse education background includes teaching middle school math and fourth grade in the Bronx. As a Community School Director, Gary partnered with school administrators and families to connect students with health, mental health, and after-school services. As Program Manager for a Restorative Justice and Violence Prevention program, he developed strategies to promote positive behavior and conflict resolution. Passionate about empowering underserved youth, Gary brings his education and program management experience to evaluating and strengthening after-school programs that support student growth and development.

Alek received his Ph.D. and M.S. in Social Psychology from Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Prior to Rutgers, he earned an M.A. in Psychology from the City College of New York (CUNY) and a B.A. from California State University, Northridge. Over his 12-year research career, Alek has led and contributed to studies examining the relationship between racial discrimination, cultural identity, and mental health among first- and second-generation immigrants of color. His research has resulted in seven peer-reviewed publications, which have been cited more than 100 times. Alek brings a strong commitment to social justice and equity to his research and evaluation work.

Danny is an experienced educator and education researcher. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Teacher Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he earned his M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. His research explores how pre-service teachers develop a sense of belonging through relationship-building experiences and how these experiences influence formal learning outcomes. Danny has taught university courses in teaching methods and curriculum development, as well as high school social studies, including history, civics, and economics. At the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he created a Saturday STEM program providing educational enrichment and STEM learning opportunities for middle and high school students attending at-risk schools in the Las Vegas Valley.

Priyansha holds master’s degrees in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences from Columbia University and Industrial Psychology. Her work focuses on impact assessment, applied research, and program evaluation, using data-driven insights to support diverse projects. Trained in quantitative and qualitative research methods, she brings expertise in psychometric assessment and data analysis. Priyansha is passionate about applying research and evidence-based practices to strengthen education and community development initiatives.

Lupe is a social impact and evaluation professional with over a decade of experience in program evaluation, grant management, and community-based initiatives. Her work focuses on using data-driven strategies to strengthen education, mental health, and community development programs. Lupe previously served as Senior Director at the GO Project, where she led evaluation and data strategies to support academic and social-emotional outcomes. As a Community School Director at Children’s Aid, she managed grant-funded programs, including Beacon and 21st CCLC, with a focus on program evaluation, youth development, and community engagement. Lupe holds a Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University and a Data Analytics Certification

Guo is a mixed-methods researcher with expertise in survey research, quantitative analysis, and applied social research across public and private sectors. Before joining L&G, she spent over three years in user and market research in the technology sector, designing quantitative and qualitative studies to generate actionable insights on user behavior and product performance. Her experience includes survey design, user testing, regression analysis, statistical modeling, and experimental design. Guo has also contributed to academic research on natural language processing and social issues, with publications in HCI-related venues. She holds an M.A. in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences from Columbia University, with a focus on Data Science, and translating complex data into meaningful insights that support data-driven decision-making.

Audrey is a quantitative researcher specializing in applied data science and program evaluation. She received her M.A. in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences from Columbia University, with a concentration in Data Science. Her research and professional experience includes survey research, consumer insights, statistical modeling, and machine learning applications that support evidence-based decision-making. Audrey has a particular interest in leveraging large language models and automated data pipelines to enhance research operations, streamline reporting processes, and improve the scalability of data-driven evaluation. Her work bridges rigorous quantitative methods with practical technology solutions to help organizations transform data into actionable insights.

Daniella Dorancy is an evaluation consultant specializing in quantitative and mixed-methods research across behavioral health, youth development, and social service programs. She is CEO of Dorancy Analytics, LLC.