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January 7, 2021

Nela Richardson, Ph.D.

Dr. Nela Richardson is ADP’s Chief Economist and ESG Officer. Nela is the head of the ADP Research Institute (ADPRI), where she leads economic research and provides reliable and timely analysis for the public, global and local businesses, and policymakers. Her background and expertise cross many industries, including finance, technology, housing and labor.
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July 22, 2020

Mary Hayes, Ph.D.

Mary Hayes earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was focused on Qualitative, Quantitative and Psychometrics Methodology with additional work in Survey Research Methodology. Both of Dr. Hayes’ degrees focus on the psychology of people and how these people flourish ...

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July 22, 2020

Marie Antonello

Marie Antonello is the senior director for strategic initiatives and partnerships at the ADP Research Institute. In her role, she leads the development of the strategies for the brand and oversees all the marketing operations for the research team. Marie also manages the business development for external partnership relationships collaborating closely with ADP’s cross functional team.
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July 22, 2020

Jeff Nezaj

As director of data analytics, Jeff Nezaj mines ADP’s vast repository of payroll data to deliver valuable insights into the labor market. Before joining ADP, he held leadership positions at direct-to-consumer marketing and financial services companies. With nearly 20 years of experience in data and business analytics, he has helped organizations improve their business processes and increase revenue and profitability.
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July 22, 2020

Kristi Pavel

Kristi joined the ADP Research Institute in April 2020 to drive the production of groundbreaking People + Performance research. In July 2024, she transitioned her program management responsibilities to support ADP’s ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) initiatives. She orchestrates the ESG Steering Committee, Operating Committee, and various working groups and collaborates across geographies, business units ...

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