Rajeev Ramchand Email Address

Senior Behavioral Scientist

The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND focuses on the issues that matter most such as health, education, national security, international affairs, law and business, the environment, and more. With a research staff consisting of some of the world's preeminent minds, RAND has been expanding the boundaries of human knowledge for more than 60 years.

Researcher and leader with expertise in studying the prevalence, prevention, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in adolescents, service members and veterans, disaster-impacted communities, and minority populations. Demonstrated methodological skills include survey design, data collection, qualitative methods (i.e., focus groups, key informant interviews), and statistical analysis (including causal inference with observational data). Established track record in leading research projects and research departments, procuring grant funding, and disseminating results to the public (op-eds, media appearances, and blog posts), scientific community (peer-reviewed publications and presentations at academic conferences), and policy makers, including testifying twice before U.S. Congress. More information available on my website: www.rajeevramchand.com