657 19th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418
612.623.9110
Our Values
the principles we live by
We strive for impact, putting our knowledge and resources where we can make the most difference to our clients and in our communities.
We’re focused on doing good.
We strive for impact, putting our knowledge and resources where we can make the most difference to our clients and in our communities.
We’re focused on doing good.
We're a Certified B Corporation
We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk. In addition to being a public benefit corporation in Minnesota, we’re a Certified B Corporation. B Corps are a new kind of company that balances purpose and profit. We’re guided by principles of social and environmental responsibility.
As a member of the B Corp community, PDA will work towards reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose.
Our core values
BE CURIOUS
Encourage innovation, challenge assumptions, and create a culture of shared learning and continuous improvement.
DO GOOD
Support our local community, reduce our environmental impact, and provide opportunities for others to thrive.
EXCEL TOGETHER
Work with each other and our clients to deliver insights and solutions that exceed expectations.
INSPIRE DATA EXCITEMENT
Use data to create meaning and serve as a catalyst for action.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Strengthen communities with equitable and effective data-centric solutions.
Our Team
Our dedicated and talented team is united by a common desire to improve communities.
Kelly Laurel
Director of Operations and Human Resources
Mitch Ellingson
Senior Developer I
Lily Dunk
Associate Analyst II
Emily Subialka Nowariak
Associate Director of Evaluation
"I have worked with PDA for nearly four years and have been consistently impressed with their customer relations and the level of professionalism within their organization. The work that PDA does for our project has been an essential component for improving the quality and delivery of services, and we value the time that the staff at PDA have spent to go above and beyond to ensure that they are meeting our needs."
Brianna Longeway, MPH, Community Tobacco Treatment Coordinator
Minnesota Department of Health
Featured Highlights
Helping schools improve culture through advanced surveys and automated reporting
PDA’s custom-built survey administration and automated reporting engine helps bring an anti-bullying program to American schools.
Using responsive evaluation to provide a coalition with actionable insights
PDA's responsive evaluation and data visualization techniques provided useful reports to Ohio’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.
Improving survey methodologies for cessation studies
PDA is passionate about survey methodology, constantly learning and applying new methods to yield the most accurate survey results.
Our Clients
We are proud to partner with state health departments, foundations, nonprofits, medical institutions, and more to support transformative health and wellness initiatives. These are a few of our valued partners.
