Ashlee W. Rich, Research Analyst

Ashlee W. Rich is a research analyst for The Tarrance Group Inc., one of the most respected political research and strategy firms in the country.  Ms. Rich joined the political consultation and public opinion research team in March of 2008. 

Prior to joining the Tarrance Group, Ms. Rich was Polling Director for the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee in New York City where she was responsible for preparing and analyzing the campaign’s internal qualitative and quantitative research—providing strategic analysis to the Candidate and Senior Campaign leadership.  She has also had considerable exposure to electronic (dial) focus groups, creating experience and expertise in testing television advertisements. 

Prior to joining the Giuliani campaign, Ms. Rich worked in the Strategy Department of the Republican National Committee (2005-2007) where she was responsible for compiling internal and external polling data for Senior Staff, writing strategic analysis, and conducting tracking for targeted races across the country.  Ms. Rich has had the opportunity to write strategy and analyze public opinion for the RNC on some of the most relevant domestic issues of the day, such as health care and immigration reform.    

Ms. Rich is a 2005 graduate of Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Political Science and a Spanish Language minor.  Originally a native of Pittsburgh, PA, she now resides in Alexandria, VA.