The Fieldcats

See below to learn more about our dynamic, smart team!

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Leadership and Directors

Tiffany Schwalm

Founder and President

Beginning her market research career in 2004, Tiffany has become a trusted partner for conducting global qualitative research studies.

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John Schwalm

Vice President of Operations

Starting in 2015 John made the leap from the small world of fine arts to the exciting labyrinth of market research.

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Kristin Burgess

Senior Field Director

Kristin is an energetic leader and has a proven track record layered with passion, inherent curiosity, and ability to manage both domestic and international projects consistently.

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Jarene Amstrong

Senior Field Director

After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and statistics from the University of Michigan, Jarene began her market research career in 2006.

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Nicole Williams

Field Director

Nicole is a legacy in the Market Research industry – her grandmother, aunts, uncles, and mother ran successful recruitment agencies for many years.

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Marissa Silvi

Field Director

Marissa began her market research career in 2016 on the healthcare research agency side of the field, having contributed her expertise to several organizations, including BluePrint Research Group, Trinity Life Sciences, and most recently, Basis Health.

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Project Management Team

Allen Winczewski

Executive Assistant & Screener Writer

Allen began his Market Research career in 2013 as a concierge at the well-loved Energy Annex in Chicago.

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Cameron Cowles

Field Manager

A Chicagoland native, Cameron grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago but has lived in downtown Chicago for the past 11 years.

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Felisa Ruiz

Field Manager

A go-getter at heart, and no stranger to hard work, Felisa fully understands what it takes to succeed in market research.

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Ilgin Basar

Field Manager

Fascinated by human nature and cultural differences, Ilgin started her career as a qualitative market researcher in Turkey.

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Jess Koneval

Field Manager

An NYC native now residing in Boston, Jess earned their bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in music and political science.

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Tierney Proffit

Field Manager

A native Texan, Tierney has always had a knack for recognizing cultural and behavioral patterns…

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FIELDCATS’ MISSION

Fieldcats is well respected for “getting it right”. When time is critical, when projects are either global or in unfamiliar markets, or when additional resources are required for field management tasks…we can help.

We have earned the loyalty of our clients by providing a level of skill and service unmatched by our peers, adding tremendous value to each of the studies with which we are associated…with down to earth personalities and complete transparency.

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