Garrison J. Spencer

Garrison Spencer is a senior research and evaluation analyst with expertise in health economics, economic evaluation, program evaluation, and research and innovation. His work focuses on using economic and mixed-methods analysis to help public- and private-sector organizations understand the impacts of programs, policies, and investments to make evidence-informed decisions.

At RTI, Mr. Spencer leads and contributes to projects spanning global health, technology and innovation, and social and economic policy. He has extensive experience evaluating the health and economic consequences of noncommunicable diseases and identifying the potential benefits of policy and program interventions. His research has addressed tobacco control, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, road traffic injuries, and adolescent health, among other topics. He has developed global and country-level economic analyses for organizations including the United Nations Development Programme, World Health Organization, World Bank, and UNICEF.

Across his work, he specializes in translating quantitative and qualitative evidence into actionable findings for decision-makers and has developed technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, policy analyses, presentations, and strategic recommendations for government agencies, international organizations, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector clients.