Staff

John M. Knox, Ph.D., Principal
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Dr. Knox has more than 25 years of experience in social, economic, and community research. Much of his work has involved public policy research and/or issues related to economic and land use development, though his recent practice has also focused strongly on community indicators and social program evaluation.

He holds a PhD in Psychology and a graduate certificate in Urban Planning from the University of Hawai`i. He served as 2004-06 president of the Hawai`i Economic Association and also serves on the boards of the Hawai`i Council for Economic Education and the Urban Land Institute, Hawai`i District.

Rusyan J. Mamiit, M.Sc., Environmental Economist
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Ms. Mamiit is a natural resource professional with training and broad experience in conducting economic evaluation and socioeconomic assessment. She has 5 years' collective professional experience in carrying out projects, which involve economic and environmental valuation, cost-benefit analysis, socioeconomic and environmental impact assessment. Her work is characterized by her ability to lead change in complex environments, to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary setting, as well as communication and teamwork skills. Ms. Mamiit has been involved in various socioeconomic projects across Southeast Asia including Sri Lanka. Currently, she is working with John M. Knox & Associates as a consultant for the Hawai`i Coastal Zone Management Program and other projects.

David P. Kiernan, Research Economist
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Mr. Keirnan is an economist with 7 years of experience, including work with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and John M. Knox & Associates. He holds a B.S. degree in economics, along with graduate coursework in economics and in urban and regional planning, in which he is now a Master's candidate. David is adept in using GIS software and SAS programming to conduct spatial, survey and other statistical analysis.

Ambor M. Guillory, Research Associate
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Amber Guillory is a social scientist with more than seven years of experience in the implementation, evaluation and funding of community development initiatives, including literacy programs, conservation education, disaster relief and women’s microenterprise development. She holds a BA degree in international relations and an MA degree in applied anthropology and participatory development. She has participated in the evaluation of education programs in China and Hawai‘i and has a working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.

Edward M. Knox, Research Associate
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Edward Knox is a Hawai‘i resident with substantial experience in community programs throughout Asia. He founded the Coron Community Center during his time as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines (Palawan Province). He worked with rural schools in the Coron Municipality and the Children’s Chance orphanage. He facilitated agricultural education seminars and college counseling programs.

Mr. Knox was raised in Waimānalo. He attended college in Washington, DC, and studied in Rome, Shanghai, and Beijing. He taught English in Hanoi before becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer, and traveled through Mongolia extensively afterwards.

Jenna M. McDonald, Research Associate
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Jenna McDonald is a social scientist and mediator, with experience in federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Alternative Dispute Resolution compliance laws and regulations. She holds a BA degree in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution and is earning a MA in Political Science, with a concentration in public policy. She is also a trained large group facilitator. Currently, she is working as a member of John M. Knox and Associates, Inc.’s consultant team, assisting the Hawai‘i Coastal Zone Management Program in data collection and analysis for national reporting of performance measures.

Ms. McDonald is a member of Hawai‘i’s military community. Her husband, Tim, is currently serving as a U.S. Army First Lieutenant in Iraq, and she has served as his unit’s Family Readiness Group Leader.