By 2030, RTI will positively impact the wellbeing of 1 billion people through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity.
Our work on behalf of our clients and in collaboration with our partners around the world impacts the wellbeing of people in numerous ways; through services provided to people, partnerships built with communities, and research and policy that have the potential to improve people’s lives.
Our North Star Goal contributes directly to RTI’s mission: To improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. It illustrates how every staff member’s work contributes to our impact.
Our work has direct impact on the number of people who receive firsthand any services, resources or other benefits of science-based solutions. In addition, our work also has indirect impact achieved through research recommendations, policy changes or strengthening of a government’s ability to provide benefits to people.
Globally, through these collaborative efforts, we are contributing to a healthier, more resilient, and more equitable world. Examples of this North Star impact include:
- Number of individuals residing in households that receive new electricity connections.
- Number of policies influenced by research findings and insights.
- Number of hectares of land with increased agricultural yield.
- Number and percentage of schools with improved curricula
- Number of people who received training
- Number of health facilities that implement improved children’s vaccination protocols
In Their Own Words
The North Star Impact Challenge asked staff members from around the globe to share how their role contributes to RTI's impact.
Katerina Kucera
Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences"I lead the Newborn Screening and Genetics Laboratory that screens thousands of newborns in North Carolina for genetic diseases and provides valuable health information to their parents."
Katerina Kucera
Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences"I lead the Newborn Screening and Genetics Laboratory that screens thousands of newborns in North Carolina for genetic diseases and provides valuable health information to their parents. Our research generates data to inform public health policy and facilitate expansion of newborn screening and access to lifesaving therapies worldwide."
James Harrington
Discovery Sciences"My work protects people from toxic chemicals and helps underserved communities to get a seat at the table in environmental decisions, uplifting their stories and struggles."
James Harrington
Discovery Sciences"My work protects people from toxic chemicals and helps underserved communities to get a seat at the table in environmental decisions, uplifting their stories and struggles."
Robin Marcus
Human Resources"I contribute to RTI’s impact by cultivating an inclusive culture. I create space for staff to consider with others barriers to thriving. I foster commitment to removing barriers and to ensuring that each person feels seen, heard, understood, valued and appreciated."
Robin Marcus
Human Resources"I contribute to RTI’s impact by cultivating an inclusive culture. I create space for staff to consider with others barriers to thriving. I foster commitment to removing barriers and to ensuring that each person feels seen, heard, understood, valued and appreciated – to unlock their full potential and its impact."
Alejandro Vanegas
Health Solutions"As a health outcomes scientist, I help generate the real-world evidence that is used by our commercial clients to help improve the health of individuals across the world."
Alejandro Vanegas
Health Solutions"As a health outcomes scientist, I help generate the real-world evidence that is used by our commercial clients to help improve the health of individuals across the world."
Demond McKenzie
Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences"Knowing each morning that I have another opportunity to do or say something that could change the mindset of educators in providing a quality, meaningful educational experience for ALL students propels me to do the work even more."
Demond McKenzie
Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences"Knowing each morning that I have another opportunity to do or say something that could change the mindset of educators in providing a quality, meaningful educational experience for ALL students propels me to do the work even more."
Paul Mobley
Technology Advancement and Commercialization"As part of the Decarbonization Sciences group, I work on advancing novel technologies toward commercialization that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions driving global climate change."
Paul Mobley
Technology Advancement and Commercialization"As part of the Decarbonization Sciences group, I work on advancing novel technologies toward commercialization that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions driving global climate change."
Moline Pandiyan
Innovation Advisors"I lead our multidisciplinary team who advises and guides biomedical entrepreneurs; we have impacted over 400 companies to date. Our support informs their strategy for commercialization, helping them advance their medical innovations to improve patient and clinical care."
Moline Pandiyan
Innovation Advisors"I lead our multidisciplinary team who advises and guides biomedical entrepreneurs; we have impacted over 400 companies to date. Our support informs their strategy for commercialization, helping them advance their medical innovations to improve patient and clinical care."
Whitney Goldman
International Development Group"As the MERLA Director for the USAID-funded Act to End Neglected Tropical Diseases | East program, I am proud to be part of a project that delivers medicines to protect against debilitating disease."
Whitney Goldman
International Development Group"As the MERLA Director for the USAID-funded Act to End Neglected Tropical Diseases | East program, I am proud to be part of a project that delivers medicines to protect against debilitating disease. I support high quality data collection and analysis to inform programming and decision-making."
Our North Star Goal
Tim J. Gabel, President and CEO, RTI International
Learn More About Our North Star Impact
Read about RTI's projects and how they improve the human condition.
