About Research Anywhere

Our Team, Partners, & Advisory Board

A Research Agency
Spun Out of a Creative Agency

Research Anywhere was spun out of Romeo Company, a creative services agency known for its premium approach to the client experience. For years, Romeo Company was hired to film research interviews and edit together powerful highlight reels to bolster research reporting. 

As we partnered on more projects, we noticed recurring challenges in the research process, particularly in virtual settings. So we reimagined the qualitative experience from the ground up, including developing our own virtual platform. Most importantly, we carried over Romeo Company’s core mission: To partner with our clients to make their lives easier. 

With deep roots in financial services and fintech, Research Anywhere blends industry expertise with tailored, video-forward research solutions, transforming complex findings into clear, compelling narratives that truly resonate.

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Leadership

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John Romeo
Founder

John started his career on the client side, attending marketing research sessions for various financial products and services. He’s eaten countless M&Ms behind one-way mirrors in dark back rooms while imagining better ways to experience research.

He built Romeo Company, a creative agency, which has been partnering with companies to bolster their research reporting since 2013. John’s team has captured research all over the U.S. for top financial, software and research companies.

“Consumer research is important. In an increasingly noisy world, it allows us to focus, listen, and understand. It brings us closer to each other, and leads to better products and services. When it’s done right, everybody wins.”

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Chelle Precht
Director of Research Insights

Chelle has been on the provider-side of research for her entire career. Working at large, medium, and small research companies before ultimately starting her own company in 2003, her goal has always been ensuring that the clients’ objectives were met on time and on budget. She has executed hundreds of thousands of interviews with products ranging from automobiles to zucchini with both B2B and B2C consumers.

She joined Research Anywhere because of the exciting opportunity it offers clients; impeccable end-to-end research unearthing insights with quality, white glove service.

“Clients are facing unrelenting demands on their schedule, being asked to do much more with less time and resources. Research Anywhere is the partner these clients need to successfully navigate those demands without sacrificing quality.”

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Kayla Seymour
Director of Client Operations

​Kayla helps drive Research Anywhere’s growth and development, building and maintaining quality client relationships and anticipating client needs. She also leads the continuous refinement of the company’s processes and operations. 

She brings a strong foundation in research and analytics, complemented by an MBA specializing in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which she earned with Summa Cum Laude honors.

“The ability of qualitative research to dig into the nuances and complexities of sensitive topics such as personal finances is very special, especially when it uncovers hidden emotions and feelings that aren’t typically discussed.”  

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Advisory Board

Research Anywhere is honored to receive strategic counsel from our Advisory Board, comprised of individuals from various industries and backgrounds. Their perspectives, expertise, and guidance continually push us to enhance our processes, technology, and service offerings.

Just a few of the companies who have contributed to our Advisory Board:

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  • Merkle logo with stylized red triangle and blue text.
  • Oracle logo in red text
  • Green "Q2" logo on a transparent background
  • The word 'VERY' written in bold, black capital letters on a white background.
  • Manulife Philippines logo with text and geometric shapes in blue and green.
  • Reddit logo with mascot, stylized in pink and orange.

2025

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    Emily Cannon

    VP & Head of Marketing
    Koalafi 

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    Allison Duffee

    Head of Marketing Strategy
    Capco

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    Lee Anne Holdren

    Director of Marketing Research
    Atlantic Union Bank

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    Beth Long

    Innovation Studio Fintech Marketing Strategist
    Q2

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    Joe Mason

    Global Head of Product Management & Innovation
    Allianz Partners 

2024

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    Vito Covalucci

    Product & Technology Intelligence Platform Lead
    Amazon

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    Laura Feld

    Brand Manager, Lysol Cleaners
    Reckitt

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    Megan Marconyak

    Senior Solutions Engineer
    Oracle

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    Franklin Parrish

    Senior Director, Brand, Marketing & Creative Services
    Kaiser Permanente

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    Valerie Keating Wiederhorn

    Senior Vice President, Head of Brand Marketing
    Atlantic Union Bank

2023

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    Kristina Easter

    Senior Director, Creative Strategy
    Merkle

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    Edwin Huertas

    President & CTO
    Shockoe | Mobile by Design

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    Vicki King

    Vice President, Bankcard Marketing
    Synchrony Financial

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    Pam Orsi

    Brand / Marketing Strategy
    Brand Federation

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    Tifany Pedersen

    Head of Global Employer Brand Marketing, Alexa, Devices & Services
    Amazon

2021 - 2022

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    Rebekah Hammitt

    Senior Manager, Marketing and Creative Operations
    CarMax

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    Rachael Harris-Evans

    Director of Marketing Operations
    Intelisent

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    Pam Jowdy

    Senior Director, Product Marketing
    Very IoT

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    Joe Lovasz

    Vice President, Products & Payments
    Virginia Credit Union

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    Mark Parent

    Founder & CEO
    Ment Digital

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Certified Partners

Research Anywhere’s goal is to have the strongest bench of qualitative researchers with financial experience in the country. Each of our Certified Partners has extensive experience leading research in financial services including banking, investments, credit cards, and insurance. Beyond financial services, collectively they’ve explored a far wider range of industries including CPG, pharmaceuticals, toys, food, and beyond. 

Typically, we pair the best Moderator and Insights Lead for your project based on their experience and availability. You’ll also have the option to meet and interview a few top recommendations to determine who’d be best for your project.

Have a preferred moderator of your own? We’re happy to partner with them too!

Affiliations

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Research Anywhere is a member of QRCA, the global community of qualitative professionals that connects, educates and advances qualitative methods, practices, and standards.

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Research Anywhere is a certified SWaM vendor by the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, supporting opportunities for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses across the state.

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