Meryl O'Bryan

Meryl O'Bryan is a dedicated researcher specializing in decision making across the lifespan with a focus on marketing. She has expanded her expertise by pursuing classes at the Drucker School of Business, incorporating marketing into her research projects. Meryl's past studies have delved into parallelism in language and decision making across different life stages. Currently, she is deeply engaged in exploring the propensity to plan for time and money throughout one's lifespan.

With a solid foundation in quantitative skills like survey methodology and data analysis (including ANOVA, multiple regression, hierarchical linear modeling, conjoint analysis, and Bass Diffusion), Meryl O'Bryan also possesses qualitative skills in interviewing, facilitating focus groups, document analysis, and field observation. Her proficiency in marketing analysis spans areas such as conjoint analysis, Bass Diffusion, customer lifetime value, and choice-based segmentation. Additionally, Meryl is fluent in French, proficient in both oral and written communication.

Meryl O'Bryan's academic journey includes a diverse educational background. She pursued her B.A. in Psychology and French at the University of Houston, followed by an M.A. in Cognitive Psychology and currently is a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Claremont Graduate University. She also holds certificates in Paralegal Studies and Psychology from the University of Houston. Meryl's commitment to continuous learning is exemplified by her various educational ventures.

Embracing a professional career alongside her academic pursuits, Meryl O'Bryan has held roles in esteemed organizations. She has worked as an Associate Analyst at Lake Research Partners, Analyst at Analyst Institute, and Senior Fellow at Battleground Texas. Her earlier experiences include positions as a Research and Policy Intern at Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, Research Assistant at Scripps College, Research Assistant at the Psycholinguistics Lab at Pomona College, and Immigration Legal Assistant at Tindall & Foster. These roles have contributed significantly to her growth as a versatile and knowledgeable researcher.