Robert holds a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice and is an independent researcher, statistician, business executive, teacher, and programmer. He has spent over 26 years designing and executing data-driven analyses, evaluating programs and policies, and developing analytic tools to improve efficiency. His work has spanned industries across a wide range of disciplines such as criminology and criminal justice, healthcare quality improvement, marketing research, and software development. Dr. Fornango’s expertise relevant to the Independent Monitor is in research methodology and design, quantitative statistical analysis, qualitative interview/content analysis, and human-centered design for reporting.