About Somjen Frazer

"To work with someone like Somjen with such intelligence and resourcefulness around data collection and analysis would have been terrific.  But to also have access to her uncanny ability to translate complicated social science and policy concepts into captivating, easily understood writing, not to mention her exceptional dedication, work ethic, flexibility, social consciousness and general sense of fun, was quite a coup.  I enthusiastically look forward to the opportunity to work with her again."

- Ross D. Levi, Esq., Director of Public Policy & Education, Empire State Pride Agenda

Somjen Frazer provides research and evaluation consulting to progressive nonprofits. An experienced consultant, she offers high-quality, efficient research services at an affordable price.

She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference papers. A Rhodes Scholar and John Kenneth Galbraith Scholar in Inequality and Social Policy, she has also received numerous other awards. She received her Master's Degree in Sociology from Oxford University, and graduated from Cornell University's School of Arts and Sciences.

With nearly ten years of research experience, Somjen Frazer has conducted numerous research and evaluation projects in public health, criminal justice, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights, public engagement, and race relations. Some highlights include:

As a Rhodes Scholar, Somjen Frazer conducted the first-ever evaluation of the implementation of laws against homophobic and transphobic hate crimes. Working with the Thames Valley Police and Terrence Higgins Trust, she produced a report featured in BBC reporting and local press. Working with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, she also co-authored an election-year report on Black Same-sex Headed Households with Alain Dang, featured in the New York Times and several regional papers.

She participated in the evaluation of an HIV/AIDS and drug abuse prevention program (TEACH) at the Red Hook Community Justice Center (a project of the Center for Court Innovation) and written a report on defendant perceptions of fairness in the courtroom. She has also contributed to several evaluations of participatory planning and citizen engagement processes.