Rooted in South Georgia. Built to serve beyond it.
South Georgia Research Partners is an applied research and consulting duo helping organizations understand their communities, evaluate their work, and make better-informed decisions. We combine rigorous quantitative and qualitative research with practical knowledge of the communities and organizations we serve. Our work brings together data, community perspectives, and clear communication to produce findings leaders can use—not simply reports that sit on a shelf.
Our name reflects where we began and the perspective we bring to our work. South Georgia is home to diverse communities, strong local institutions, and organizations working creatively to address complex challenges, often with limited resources. Understanding these communities requires more than data alone. It requires listening carefully, recognizing local context, and respecting the knowledge people already possess. Although we are rooted in South Georgia, our experience extends throughout Georgia and the Southeast. We bring the same commitment to methodological rigor, meaningful community engagement, and practical recommendations to every project.
Keith Lee is a political scientist, data analyst, educator, and applied researcher who helps public and nonprofit organizations turn complex information into practical direction. His work includes community needs assessments, survey research, economic and demographic analysis, and data visualization. He specializes in combining evidence from multiple sources and presenting the results in clear, professionally designed reports that decision-makers can understand and use.
Keith also teaches research methods and data analysis and is the author of the forthcoming book R for Public Managers. His work emphasizes methodological transparency, reproducible analysis, and making rigorous research accessible to the practitioners and organizations it is intended to serve.
Joseph Robbins is a political scientist, educator, applied researcher and consultant with extensive experience working with healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and public-sector partners. His work includes community needs assessments, program evaluation, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, focus groups, and the development of evidence-based recommendations. He brings a strong understanding of organizations and communities to each project, helping clients connect research findings to their broader goals, responsibilities, and strategic priorities.
Joe’s collaborative approach emphasizes listening to the people closest to an issue. He works to ensure that community perspectives are represented accurately while producing findings that organizational leaders can translate into meaningful action.
