Karen Cyphers, PhD

Partner and Chief Research Officer

Public policy consultant, researcher, and writer with substantial legislative, political, and private-sector experience. Extensive experience conducting public opinion research using scientific survey methodology, including experimental design. Utilizes academic research methodology and on-the-ground training to collect, analyze, and strategically present data. Previously served as senior staff on two statewide gubernatorial campaigns in Florida, as a deputy policy chief to one governor, as legislative staff in both the Florida House and Senate, and as Director of Health Care Policy for the Florida Medical Association.

Has been published in both academic and mainstream media outlets, co-authored a book on ‘The New Science of Momentum’ as applied to politics, business, military, and sports, and authors Substack on the intersection of policy and public opinion. Serves as full-time teaching faculty at Florida State University, and as president of the Tallahassee Jewish Federation. . Earned her doctoral degree in political science at Florida State University and her bachelor’s degree at New College of Florida in Sarasota.

 

Posts from Karen Cyphers, PhD

Sachs Media Launches “Decyphered,” New Substack for In-Depth Data Analysis and Public Policy Insights

Sachs Media Releases Insight Report on the Rise of NPA Voters in Florida

Survey: Americans are increasingly worried about extreme weather, blaming climate change, but doubt official storm predictions

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