Joanne Mitten, MHE

Director of Research, joined Clearwater Research in 2004. Joanne received her Masters in Health Education from Idaho State University. She served as the Health Promotion Bureau Chief with the Division of Health, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare from 1986 through 2003, performing management, development, administration and evaluation duties. Her background in basic and applied research and evaluation has made her a primary source for both program and contract planning, development, evaluation, and monitoring for both state and national groups. As the Director of Research, Joanne is responsible for all research activity. She brings her experience and skills in leadership, management, and research to Clearwater in a vital and dynamic role, developing new strategic initiatives while bringing strength and continuity to our existing programs.

Michael Willmorth, Ph.D.

Senior Study Director, joined Clearwater Research in 1996. He received his master's degree from the Annenberg School for Communication and a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Pennsylvania. Michael has worked as a social scientist and faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, the University of Tulsa, and Albertson College of Idaho. He was previously employed in Boise as Research Associate at the Social Science Research Center at Boise State University. At Clearwater Research, Michael oversees research staff working on public sector projects. He conducts social program and public policy research, consumer and employee satisfaction surveys, and public opinion polls.