Ms. Schmidt holds a business degree in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with minors in both Japanese and Economics. She has held research positions at major market research consulting firms, at consumer packaged goods organizations, and within the software industry. Over the past eight years she has provided clients with the highest level of analytical analysis and customer service, focusing on all areas of quantitative design.

Dr. Burns develops and manages Forbes' relationships with leading brands in the financial services, pharmaceutical and packaged goods industries. He has expertise in qualitative and quantitative research techniques, enabling him to provide clients with the highest level of service throughout the research process. He has 10 years experience helping companies use research to solve important business problems in the US and internationally. Dr. Burns holds a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut.

Mr. Berinato specializes in using research to help companies address critical business issues He has experience designing and managing both qualitative and quantitative research, which enables him to provide his clients with the highest level of strategic insight and guidance throughout the research process. Mike holds a Masters Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Public Opinion Research from the University of Connecticut.

Helena Y. Long, MBA, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of marketing consulting and research experience. Ms. Long applies her considerable experience to provide her Fortune 100 clients the market knowledge needed to drive strategic decision-making. Prior to joining the Forbes Consulting Group, Ms. Long was Vice President at Boston Analytics, a market and data analytics firm where she led the Healthcare practice. She was formerly a Principal at Abt Associates, a global health consulting organization. Ms. Long also has extensive marketing experience which informs her practice. She held a Director of Marketing position at a Fortune 50 firm, responsible for the marketing of technology-based solutions to global businesses. Ms. Long has designed and executed hundreds of research and consulting engagements for her clients, uncovering critical insights and findings to drive strategy and marketing investment decision-making. Ms. Long's clients include global pharmaceutical firms and medical device companies.

Over the past eight years at Forbes, Sandra has helped clients leverage research to address their strategic business challenges. She has used her experience with qualitative and quantitative research to design customized and innovative research solutions and provide clients with the highest level of guidance and customer service. Ms. Pimentel holds a B.S. in Marketing from Bentley University.