Natalie Jackson, Ph.D.
Founder & Principal
Centerline Research + Strategy
About Natalie Jackson, Ph.D.
Natalie Jackson, Ph.D., has two decades of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative opinion research, writing, and teaching. She has led hundreds of research projects for nonprofits, campaigns, advocacy groups, and corporations.
Beyond deep expertise in opinion research, she brings serious technical chops in data management and statistical modeling, and genuinely loves qualitative work as a RIVA-certified focus group moderator.
Natalie writes a bimonthly data politics column for National Journal and has authored more than 500 articles for national publications. A frequently cited media expert, she has also published a dozen-plus peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma and completed postdoctoral work at Duke University.