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.
Megan Carlson
Office of Corporate Counsel"Intellectual Property protection seems counter to the North Star. It is not. I help ensure when RTI is named, that it carries the implicit understanding of quality and reliability."
Megan Carlson
Office of Corporate Counsel"Intellectual Property protection seems counter to the North Star. It is not. I help ensure when RTI is named, that it carries the implicit understanding of quality and reliability."
Andrew Kyambadde
International Development Group"I focus on strengthening national health systems to eliminate neglected tropical diseases that often affect poor and hard-to-reach communities. The partnership calls for respecting local priorities, patience and keeping our eyes on the prize – NTD elimination.”
Andrew Kyambadde
International Development Group"I focus on strengthening national health systems to eliminate neglected tropical diseases that often affect poor and hard-to-reach communities. The partnership calls for respecting local priorities, patience and keeping our eyes on the prize – NTD elimination.”
Lauren Grattan
Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences"My team evaluates state public health programs to provide recommendations that improve policies and practices increasing the efficacy of health services available to local communities."
Lauren Grattan
Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences"My team evaluates state public health programs to provide recommendations that improve policies and practices increasing the efficacy of health services available to local communities."
Antony Abraham
Discovery Sciences"I lead a research group that aims to develop treatments for substance use disorders and other psychiatric illnesses. Our studies use cutting-edge approaches to monitor and manipulate neural activity."
Antony Abraham
Discovery Sciences"I lead a research group that aims to develop treatments for substance use disorders and other psychiatric illnesses. Our studies use cutting-edge approaches to monitor and manipulate neural activity."
Jak Tanthana
Technology Advancement and Commercialization"I am a part of a decarbonization team that develops industrial CO2 capture technology. CO2 emission abatement will limit global temperature rise, minimizing economic and health impacts to us all."
Jak Tanthana
Technology Advancement and Commercialization"I am a part of a decarbonization team that develops industrial CO2 capture technology. CO2 emission abatement will limit global temperature rise, minimizing economic and health impacts to us all."
Maureen Black
Distinguished Fellow, International Development Group"Globally, over 250 million children under age 5 are not reaching their developmental potential. RTI’s Center for Thriving Children is working to support responsive caregiving and learning opportunities around the globe."
Maureen Black
Distinguished Fellow, International Development Group"Globally, over 250 million children under age 5 are not reaching their developmental potential. RTI’s Center for Thriving Children is working to support responsive caregiving and learning opportunities around the globe."
Karen Kessler
Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences"On the Gulf War Illness Clinical Trial Consortium Coordinating Center, we are running studies that may help veterans of the Gulf War improve their health."
Karen Kessler
Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences"On the Gulf War Illness Clinical Trial Consortium Coordinating Center, we are running studies that may help veterans of the Gulf War improve their health."
Will Herring
RTI Health Solutions"My research on the economic evaluation of emerging disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease intersects with broader societal debates on pharmaceutical pricing, value-based health care, and equity."
Will Herring
RTI Health Solutions"My research on the economic evaluation of emerging disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease intersects with broader societal debates on pharmaceutical pricing, value-based health care, and equity."
Our North Star Goal
Tim J. Gabel, President and CEO, RTI International
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Read about RTI's projects and how they improve the human condition.
