Llorin Edwards works on a range of issues at Lake Research Partners, currently including Social Security, workers’ benefits, education, and early childhood education. Llorin is an experienced focus group moderator and has extensive experience using public opinion research to develop effective messaging and branding advice on social and political issues.

Prior to joining LRP in 2010, Llorin was an analyst at Belden Russonello & Stewart where she conducted survey and focus group research for a variety of non-profit clients, covering civil liberties, criminal and juvenile justice, education, and environmental issues. Llorin has also worked as a research and policy associate for the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies where she covered child care and family issues on the federal and state level.

Llorin holds a B.A. from Smith College in government and sociology, and is a member of AAPOR, the American Association of Public Opinion Research.




Caitlin Murphy
Senior Analyst

Caitlin Murphy joined Lake Research Partners in 2003 and has extensive experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing public opinion research. Caitlin works on a range of qualitative and quantitative research projects focusing on reproductive health, women's political leadership, the environment, animal rights, women's health, and other social issues. Current and recent clients include the American Lung Association, the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Women’s Campaign Forum, the American Social Health Association, Minnesota Environmental Partnership, ACLU, Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program, AARP, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Caitlin is based in the Los Angeles area. Prior to joining LRP, Caitlin worked as a Research Analyst for Belden Russonello & Stewart, where she designed and analyzed survey and focus group research on a range of environmental, education and civil liberties issues. Previously, Caitlin was a Junior Account Executive at Fenton Communications, a DC-based public relations firm. She holds a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College in anthropology.




Christopher Panetta
Senior Analyst

Christopher Panetta recently was promoted to Senior Analyst. He joined Lake Research Partners in 2001 and works on election campaigns and ballot initiatives, and for issue advocacy organizations. His political work includes Jon Tester’s 2006 Senate victory and Gerry Connolly’s 2008 Congressional win. In his issue research, Chris focuses on education, race and ethnicity, unions, food safety, and LGBT equality issues. Chris is an experienced focus group moderator and has worked on branding projects for associations and non-profits, as well as ad testing research for state health programs. Chris holds a B.A. in English with a concentration in American studies from the University of New Hampshire. In his spare time, Chris enjoys cartooning, is an avid skier, and will challenge anyone to a Beverly Hills 90210 trivia contest.

Dan Spicer
Senior Analyst

Dan Spicer joined Lake Research Partners in 2005, when Decision Research merged with Lake Snell Perry Mermin & Associates. Since 2001, Dan has served as an analyst on numerous projects across a broad range of issues, including education, health care, transportation and infrastructure, land use, environmental protection, affirmative action, civil rights, public safety, and campaign finance reform. His work has included polling and other research on behalf of Mark Begich for U.S. Senate, former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, and the Congressional campaigns of Jerry McNerney, Ann Kirkpatrick, Kurt Schrader, and Darcy Burner.

Prior to joining Decision Research, Dan taught political science courses at the University of Minnesota and has published research on the politics of abortion. Dan is a Minneapolis native, received his undergraduate degree in political science, sociology, and philosophy from Macalester College and his Master of Arts in political science from the University of Minnesota. He currently lives and works in the Portland, OR area with his wife Stephanie, their golden retriever Gabe and black attack cat Ebony. In his spare time, Dan enjoys riding his V-twin cruiser, jogging, and hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.