GRIMSKY helps organizations understand complex problems, measure impact, and make evidence-based decisions.
About the Firm
Turning Complex Data into Better Decisions.
Grimsky is a research, analytics, and strategy firm that helps organizations understand complex problems, measure impact, and make evidence-based decisions. We combine advanced data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), artificial intelligence, and policy research to deliver actionable insights for government agencies, nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven organizations.
Our team brings experience working with public-sector leaders, community organizations, and research institutions on issues ranging from public safety and housing to workforce development, health, transportation, and social equity.
We specialize in transforming large and complex datasets into clear findings, compelling visualizations, and practical recommendations. At Grimsky, we believe data should do more than describe problems — it should help solve them.
Whether developing dashboards, conducting evaluations, designing surveys, building predictive models, or supporting strategic planning, our goal is to help clients turn information into impact.
NYC/NJ
Based
2
Principals
10+
Years Experience
Our Team
Edwin Grimsley
Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Caroline Ikiriinya
Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
What We Do
Practice Areas
Focused research and consulting services built around rigorous methods and clear policy relevance.
01
Policy Research
Original quantitative and qualitative research for government agencies, foundations, and advocacy organizations.
02
Program Evaluation
Logic model development, mixed-methods design, performance measurement, and actionable recommendations for funders and agencies.
03
Data Collection & Analysis
Custom data pipelines, survey data processing, administrative data integration, and statistical analysis using R and Python.
04
GIS & Spatial Analysis
Geographic information systems, spatial data visualization, mapping, and place-based analysis using ArcGIS and open-source tools.
05
Housing & Planning
Housing needs assessments, affordability gap analyses, and community engagement strategies for planning bodies.
06
AI Governance & Risk
Policy frameworks for responsible AI deployment — bias audits, regulatory analysis, and governance design.
07
Racial Equity Analysis
Equity audits, disparity studies, and reparations framework development drawing on historical and spatial methods.
08
Technical Proposals
Full-service RFP development — methodology design, sampling frameworks, staffing plans, and budget narratives.
Our Capabilities
Data Analysis & Research
Program Evaluation
GIS & Spatial Analysis
Survey Design & Public Opinion Research
Strategic Planning
Dashboard Development
AI Readiness & Implementation
Policy Analysis
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Get in Touch
Let's work together.
We take on a limited number of engagements each year. If you have a project that might be a fit, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're evaluating a program, conducting research, building a dashboard, designing a survey, or exploring AI opportunities — we'd love to discuss how Grimsky can help.
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