Meet the Focus Insite Team.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Qualitative Recruitment.

You supply the project, we supply the people!

Qualitative Recruitment, Complex Methodologies, Niche Audiences, Quantitative. Incentive Processing. Coding. In Home Use Test. You name it. 

Ditch the Research Drama with Focus Insite 

Say goodbye to research rollercoasters! 

Are you tired of late-night emails, unexpected changes, and feeling lost in the maze of your research project? Focus Insite’s dedicated Project Management team is your life raft in the storm. We believe research shouldn’t be a white-knuckle ride, but a smooth sailing journey to insights. 

Experience the Focus Insite difference: 

  • 3 PM Daily Updates: Stay informed, not frustrated, with clear and consistent communication. We understand that being kept in the loop is key to your peace of mind. 
  • Proactive Problem Solvers: We anticipate roadblocks before they arise, ensuring your research stays on track and delivers valuable results. No more scrambling to find solutions at the last minute! 
  • Niche Audience Aficionados: From doctors to dog lovers, we have a knack for finding the perfect participants for any study, even the most specialized. We’ll ensure your voices are heard. 
  • Award-Winning Expertise: As a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Philadelphia Business Journal Soaring 76 winner, and Best Place to Work, you can trust our research pros to navigate your project with confidence. 

Ditch the research drama! Book a discovery call with our Client Services team today and let us chart a course for success. With Focus Insite, your research will be smooth sailing all the way to actionable insights. 

 

we won- Inc 5000, Soaring 76, Best Workplaces etc

Meet Team FI
Jim Jacobs
Jim Jacobs CEO/Founder
Jim Jacobs
CEO/Founder

Jim Jacobs is a visionary entrepreneur who has transformed Focus Insite, a market research recruitment company, from a solo endeavor into a two-time Inc. 5000 laureate and secured the #6 spot in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Soaring 76 awards.

Asyia Andrews
Asyia Andrews Head of Recruitment
Asyia Andrews
Head of Recruitment

Asyia Andrews is the head of our recruitment team at Focus Insite, and was a Global 30 under 30 Nominee for her contributions to the market research field. Asyia is a proud Redhawk from Montclair State University with a bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism. If she’s not overseeing and recruiting a study, she’s recording another great song like “Little Dove”. Check her out on iTunes or Spotify.

Karela Boeker
Karela Boeker Project Management
Karela Boeker
Project Management

In addition to being a huge Houston Astros fan, Karela has previously worked in project management with Research America. This mom of 2 can manage young kids and the most complex market research program all at the same time and leap tall buildings in a single bound! She is a graduate of Texas State University.

Tammy Ciliberti
Tammy Ciliberti Project Management
Tammy Ciliberti
Project Management

Tammy Ciliberti is an accomplished professional in the field of operational management, known for her exceptional skills in orchestrating complex research projects. With over two decades of experience, she has demonstrated innovation, dedication, and a unique ability to create research ‘magic’. Her role as Senior Director of Field Operations at Curion exemplifies her expertise, where she adeptly managed intricate research initiatives across multiple facilities. In this position, Tammy adeptly balanced the needs of internal teams and external vendors, ensuring each project was executed flawlessly from start to finish, much like a maestro conducting a harmonious orchestra.

Danielle Fuller
Danielle Fuller Project Management
Danielle Fuller
Project Management

Danielle Fuller has an extensive background in market research project management working with various Fortune 500 companies. She is the epitome of being detail oriented as she’s planned many weddings in her life. Danielle also has her own practice as a holistic habit change coach and is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University. 

Elisa Garcia
Elisa Garcia Project Management
Elisa Garcia
Project Management

Elisa Garcia is a key member of our Project Management team and has several years experience in the industry in qualitative and quantitative with multiple companies in market research 

Christine Laliberte
Christine Laliberte Project Management
Christine Laliberte
Project Management

Christine Laliberte is on our project management team with vast experience working at multiple companies in the industry. Christine has worked a plethora of projects including large scale projects for clients such as Taco Bell. Christine is a graduate of Rhode Island College.  

Melinda Noll
Melinda Noll Project Management
Melinda Noll
Project Management

Melinda Noll is a market research veteran, serving on our project management team with almost a decade of experience. She previously worked with M3 market research and L&E Market Research. Melinda has extensive experience supervising teams as well as running EOS Level 10 meetings as well as a background in the legal industry.  

Ajilah McKnight
Ajilah McKnight Project Management
Ajilah McKnight
Project Management

Ajilah has extensive experience as a call center representative and as a project manager including forecasting, scheduling and optimizing workflows. Ajilah is a graduate of the University of Tampa.

Cory Corrado
Cory Corrado Client Services
Cory Corrado
Client Services

Cory is a key member of our Client Services team who is also a professionally trained qualitative moderator and has authored several research findings papers. A native of southern California, Cory has a masters degree from California State University, Fullerton and graduated Magna Cum Laude. When she’s not saving the “market research” day she is a busy mom of three. 

Teresa DeMent
Teresa DeMent Client Services
Teresa DeMent
Client Services

Teresa joins our client services team with a two-decade background in all facets of healthcare. Teresa has vast experience working with physicians, patients and caregivers with an OTR/L designation and is a graduate of Albright College and Temple University.

Karen Bakowski
Karen Bakowski Client Services
Karen Bakowski
Client Services

Karen leads our Client Services department and can get you a bid on your project as fast as lightning. Karen understands our business thoroughly as she started at Focus Insite as a project manager and has years of experience in sales in the hospitality industry. Karen is a proud graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in communications. 

Rhea Jean Alabe
Rhea Jean Alabe Recruitment/Executive Assistant
Rhea Jean Alabe
Recruitment/Executive Assistant
Jay Mark Mapula
Jay Mark Mapula Recruiting Team
Jay Mark Mapula
Recruiting Team

Jay Mark has been in the BPO industry for over 10 years and has worked as an interviewer for a market research firm for 5 years. During his breaks, he loves playing computer games and exploring hidden rivers , lakes and waterfalls

Jacqueline Pagarugan
Jacqueline Pagarugan Recruiting Team
Jacqueline Pagarugan
Recruiting Team
Jameson Suision
Jameson Suision Recruiting Team
Jameson Suision
Recruiting Team

Jameson has been in the call center space for 10 years and started his recruiting career for a Boston-based nurse staffing agency in 2020. Likes uphill road-biking and spending time with his puppy, Browny

Nico Alabe
Nico Alabe Recruiting Team
Nico Alabe
Recruiting Team
Aanchal Bhatia
Aanchal Bhatia Accounting/Finance
Aanchal Bhatia
Accounting/Finance
Our focus is on clients, and projects!
What do our clients say about our team?

At the conclusion of each project, we invite our clients to share their experiences through our ‘Net Promoter Score’ survey. We’re proud to showcase the wonderful feedback about the Focus Insite team. Take a look at these testimonials from our valued clients.