Global Research is a team of university qualified, skilled and experienced, passionate market and social researchers.
We are grounded in a diversity of social science disciplines which ensures rigor and enables our global-perspective approach to problem solving and project delivery. We are devoted to staying up to date with new technology and research approaches.
Global Research team members have diverse personal experiences and backgrounds, with travel being a common interest. That diversity and enjoyment of life and people enhances our research.
Patrick's leadership style has been refined by successfully executing a broad range of research projects, sometimes in uniquely challenging circumstances. The Global Research team is driven by integrity and delivering high quality ethical research.
For each Global Research project we assemble the most appropriate team, based on the needs of the project and the skills and experience of our personnel.
Patrick O’Neill
Managing Director | Research Director
Patrick manages the Global Research team. Over the last 25 years he has completed a vast range of projects and gained broad experience, with large fast moving public engagement projects being the most prominent in recent times. Work research experience includes University, Central and Local Government and private business roles.
Recent projects Patrick has completed with the Global Research team have included Christchurch post-earthquake and international projects for organisations such as: City of Melbourne; City of Sydney; Copenhagen based Gehl Architects; Toronto’s 8-80 Cities; Melbourne Water.
See other quality organisations we work with on our Clients page.
In his spare time, Patrick enjoys the cultural and sporting pursuits of his two wonderful children and relaxing on the beach with his wife. He is convinced there is at least one more marathon in the old legs - we will see!
Jeanine Marriott-O’Neill
Director
Jeanine is our highly qualified and experienced company director. She draws from her undergraduate double major in psychology and sociology and post graduate qualifications in teaching, commerce, career and life counselling along with professional experience in Asia, Europe and Australasia.
Jeanine’s vast experience and holistic world view brings new insights and guidance to project planning and execution. She also has significant input into Global Research’s strategic direction, management and culture.
Jeanine’s spare time involves early-morning trail running and after-school activity running for her two talented children.
Megan Apse
Senior Research Analyst
Megan is an experienced researcher and social scientist who holds a Master of Applied Science with first class honours and a Post-graduate Diploma with distinction (both in Social Science) from Lincoln University, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Canterbury. She is a highly experienced qualitative analyst, with a hand in large scale public engagement analysis and reporting for local governments in Melbourne, Sydney, and Wellington, as well as for New Zealand Government public consultations.
Megan brings to Global Research experience from her previous roles as an academic researcher and content writer as well as a number of community roles from volunteering at local arts events to board governance for a charity. When spare moments present themselves, she can be found engrossed in literary fiction or film and supporting her interest in the sociology of sport by cheering her children on from the sidelines at rugby league.
Naomi McMahon
Senior Research Analyst
Naomi’s tertiary education (Bachelor of Arts (History and Classics), and Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)) has prompted an interest in social attitudes and behaviour, which she brings to her role at Global Research.
Over the past 5 years, Naomi’s primary role at Global Research has been analysing qualitative data and turning written comments into insightful reports to allow clients to understand what respondents think and feel, as well as analysing quantitative data and creating infographic summaries. She has worked on a large number of projects for government and commercial organisations, including the Ministry of Education, Wellington City Council, Christchurch City Council, City of Melbourne, and City of Sydney.
Outside of work, Naomi enjoys a range of things including Karate, jewellery making, photography, social tennis, mountain biking, cooking, and spending weekends away with friends.
Sienna Kelly
Research Analyst
Sienna joined the Global Research team after completing a Post-graduate Diploma in Land and Society at Lincoln University. After working in conservation, she was inspired by the power of social science to contribute to systematic change.
At Global Research Sienna enjoys working on community engagement projects and communicating participants’ opinions while developing her qualitative analysis and report writing skills. The most prominent projects she has worked on are the Human Rights (Incitement on Ground of Religious Belief) Amendment Bill for the Ministry of Justice and the Draft Speed Management Plan for Wellington City Council.
Sienna’s hobbies include dancing, gardening, and rock climbing. On the weekends she enjoys relaxing with friends and playing board games.
Sophie Yeo
Research Analyst
Sophie has a First Class Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Cultural Anthropology and a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, Development Studies, and Asian Studies from Victoria University of Wellington. Her background in anthropology and ethnographic research sparked a passion for applied social research in policy and decision making.
Sophie takes interest in making sense of qualitative data and finding the best ways to communicate these findings through clear, insightful reports. In her time at Global Research, Sophie has worked on projects for central and local government in New Zealand and Australia.
Sophie is also passionate about the local Christchurch arts scene, and in her free time, she can often be found painting, reading, or spending time with her pet sheep.
Bryar Milne
Research Analyst
Bryar earned a First Class Honours degree in Psychology (BA) from the University of Canterbury. Throughout her psychology degree, Bryar found a passion for the research process and an aptitude for statistical analysis.
These passions naturally align with her professional work at Global Research, during which Bryar enjoys exploring new and effective ways to present qualitative data in a clear and concise manner. In her time at Global Research, Bryar has worked on multiple public engagement projects, to which she has contributed with enthusiasm and a keen eye.
Beyond her professional interests, Bryar enjoys socialising with friends, watching live music, exploring her creativity, and being outdoors, specifically snowboarding and tramping.
Julia Stowell
Research Analyst
Julia recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Canterbury, where learning about community participation from a theoretical perspective sparked a desire to discover how these processes are applied, and how people engage with them in various contexts.
Julia has collaborated on multiple public engagement projects at Global Research, primarily working with written comments, categorizing these to create a thematic framework and clearly conveying the essence of this feedback within a report format, as well as analysing quantitative data.
In her free time, Julia enjoys crocheting, reading, listening to music and rock climbing.
Danielle Watson
Research Analyst
Danielle has a First Class Honours in her Bachelor of Science (Psychology major, Creative Writing minor), has previously worked with youth in the disability sector, and has a background in elite sport.
A love for all kinds of writing, analysis and an interest in the different ways that people think are strengths she brings to her role as a research analyst at Global Research. She enjoys synthesising a variety of perspectives so they are easy to understand and is inspired by conducting research that can contribute to positive differences in the community.
Danielle enjoys travelling, playing hockey and coaching kayaking, going on adventures (especially surf or tramping trips), and exercising her creativity through random craft hobbies.
Jacqui Neil
Research Analyst
Jacqui graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Arts and Science majoring in Geography and Botany. During her studies, she developed a strong interest in civic engagement, equitable policy development, and the ways communities interact with place; interests that now guide her detail-oriented and thoughtful approach to research.
At Global Research, Jacqui has worked across a range of community-focused projects, building on her strengths in data analysis and clear, accessible reporting. She is particularly interested in capturing and conveying the voices of participants in ways that reflect their priorities and contribute to tangible, people-centred outcomes.
Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, relaxing with her cat, and spending time in nature, and can often be found observing fungi, plants, and other wildlife.
Jasmin McCormick
Research Analyst
Jasmin joined the Global Research team after completing a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and a Master of Arts in Human Geography at the University of Otago. Her research with young people examining their perceptions of climate futures sparked her passion for person-centred research approaches.
This translates well to her current work at Global Research, where she enjoys the challenge of representing a wide range of perspectives and synthesising these into accessible reports. Jasmin has contributed to several public engagement projects at Global Research for central and local government in New Zealand and Australia.
Outside of the office, Jasmin spends as much time as possible in nature, running, tramping and learning to surf. She enjoys weekend trips with friends, attending live music events and sitting down with a book or painting.
Jasmine Keen
Research Analyst
Jasmine has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree and more recently completed a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Social Anthropology. She also recently completed a voluntary National Community Health Programmes Internship role with Hato Hone St John, reviewing the implementation of the wonderful Therapy Pets programme across the motu.
With a natural inclination for curiosity and a love for writing, Jasmine enjoys capturing nuanced perspectives and ascertaining key insights, trends and themes from people’s experiences. Being a passionate advocate for older people being actively engaged in their communities in previous work, she was particularly interested in the City of Melbourne’s Ageing Well project.
Outside of work, Jasmine loves being in nature exploring, particularly in native bush. She also enjoys op-shopping (a little too much), gardening, various creative endeavours and spending time with loved ones and animals.
Julia Henderson
Research Analyst
Julia comes to Global Research with a decade’s experience in policy analysis in local government policy at the Department of Internal Affairs, including two years working in Ministers’ offices at Parliament. Most recently she was working in Supply Chain at a multi-national food manufacturer based in Auckland working with international suppliers.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University of Wellington. Over her career she has developed an interest in governance and how data and well-presented information can be best used to help decision-makers. This aligns with Global Research’s focus on comprehensive public engagement and quality research analysis to support good decision-making.
Outside of work she enjoys yoga, being in or near the sea and reading.
Elizabeth Rowell
Research Analyst
Elizabeth joined Global Research after completing a Bachelor of Science in Geography at the University of Canterbury, with a minor in Economics. She has since worked across a range of projects, from local, place-based engagements to national-level public consultations for Government.
Building on her studies in urban health and resilience, Elizabeth takes particular interest in unravelling qualitative data to understand people’s experiences of their cities and neighbourhoods and the unique stories that are revealed about places. She finds purpose in her role at Global Research producing clear, precise analysis of community perspectives that helps to inform better planning and policy.
Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys volunteering, travel, nature walks, exploring weekend markets and video editing.
Ali
Wellbeing and Paws-itivity Officer
Ali is a highly experienced and valued wellbeing expert who is passionate about creating a conducive and productive work environment in the Global Research office. Ali loves being around the office and never tires from the endless attention she gets from her colleagues.
During her time at Global Research, Ali has been hard at work, diligently greeting every staff member upon arrival and checking in on everyone throughout the day. She often prioritises afternoon naps on the couch or the occasional nap at someone’s feet under a desk. She is currently working on her biggest project yet – charming someone into giving her their lunch.
In her free time, Ali can be found taking long walks on the beach, going down (literal) rabbit holes, and enjoying a good belly rub.
