The Bristol Observatory

                    We measure treatment outcomes

                                    Using existing administrative data

                                              While protecting personal privacy

The TBO Team

John A. Pandiani, Ph.D.

President and Director of Research

johnpandiani@thebristolobservatory.com

John Pandiani is a sociologist, a researcher, and co-founder of The Bristol Observatory (TBO).  He has a long-standing interest in the utilization of existing administrative databases to understand the functioning of complex systems of care.  John’s research includes a strong focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment outcomes, especially as they relate to criminal justice, education and other human service programs.  At TBO, John is responsible for research design and report writing, and has directed cross service sector studies for more than 20 federal, state, and private organizations. 

John holds a doctorate in sociology and research methods from the University of Connecticut, a bachelors degree of sociology from University of Notre Dame  and a Certificate in Public Management from the State of Vermont.  In addition to his work with The Bristol Observatory, John has served as Mental Health Research and Statistics Chief in Vermont for 28 years.  Before joining the state, John was Research Director at Washington County Mental Health and Assistant Professor of Sociology at Middlebury College in Vermont. He has published extensively in mental health program evaluation and service system research, with more than 50 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. 

Jill Mackler, Ed.D.

Director of Operations

jillmackler@thebristolobservatory.com

Jill Mackler, an educator, administrator and researcher, has served as the Director of Operations at The Bristol Observatory since 2002.  Her responsibilities include contract and fiscal management, personnel, and organizational oversight. As a former English teacher, Jill also serves as staff grammarian and copy editor.

Jill holds a doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Vermont and has served as an educator and administrator in Vermont public schools for more than 30 years.  She has directed major grant funded programs for educational research and policy development.  She also coordinated the Graduate Program in Educational Administration at Saint Michael’s College.  Recently retired from an elementary school principalship, Jill brings a practitioner’s perspective to TBO, where she hopes to continue her long-term research interest on the impact of interagency collaboration between education and human service programs. 

Karen L. Danyow

Lead Data Analyst

karendanyow@thebristolobservatory.com

Karen Danyow, a data specialist, technology consultant and teacher, has served as TBO’s principal data analyst since 1998.  Karen’s responsibilities include data analysis and report preparation; managing the flow and secure storage of all data; and web page management.  She also trains and supports other data analysts.  Her professional interests center on the technology of database development and management.

In addition to her work with The Bristol Observatory, Karen teaches the full range of Microsoft Office Suite products as well as accounting software applications.  For the past 20 years, she has worked in computer technology providing database and web page development services to a variety of small businesses and public agencies. 

M. Christine Davies, M.S.

Statistician

Christine Davies is a consulting statistician with The Bristol Observatory.  She has worked with TBO since 2004 as a data analyst, with a focus on caseload overlap and organizational complexity.  Christine’s professional experience includes positions with the Vermont Department of Mental Health and the US Census Bureau. 

Christine holds a Master's degree in Biostatistics from the University of Vermont.

Other Team Members

TBO is fortunate to have a pool of sub-contractors who are experienced in our data analytical procedures and presentation formats.

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