Center for American Priorities

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Expertise

Executive Leadership | Data Storytelling | Evidence-Based Research | Impact Evaluation | Business Administration & Management | Data Science | Risk Mitigation | People Governance | Mentoring & Coaching | Project Management | Strategic Planning & Execution | Strategic Partnerships | Client Relationship Management | Business Development | Market & Competitive Analysis | Continuous Improvement | Needs Assessment | Vision & Goal Setting

Research 

Job Creation | Workforce | Education | Low-Income and Middle-Class Families | Peace & Democracy | Refugees and Trauma

Biography

Dr. Keo is the Founder & CEO of Rapid Research Evaluation (RPDRE), a 9x award-winning social impact research firm. While a postdoc at The University of Pennsylvania, RPDRE was born out of an intellectual curiosity to provide rapid, efficient, and affordable research solutions to those who rely on information for decision-making. Research is expensive; RPDRE makes it accessible and scalable.

The son of genocide survivors, Dr. Keo has always had an insatiable appetite for scientific discoveries and research findings that drive lasting change to solve problems, including the eradication of poverty. It is never enough to simply conduct research; one must do so with the full intent to make people, planet, and purpose better. This ethos drives Dr. Keo and is at the heart of Rapid Research Evaluation.

Dr. Keo grew up with limited resources. However, with hard work and perseverance, he eventually went on to earn a doctorate from Columbia University and graduate degrees from Harvard University and The University of Chicago. He also holds a professional certification in impact evaluation from the MITx. He completed his postdoctoral research at The University of Pennsylvania, specializing in community-based impact evaluation and data disaggregation.

With significant industry experience, Dr. Keo has held executive, leadership, research, and academic appointments for Stanford University School of Medicine, The University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Columbia University, New York University, and other notable institutions. 

Dr. Keo is a “Marquis Who’s Who 2023” recognized for excellence in research and entrepreneurship. He was also recognized as "CEO of the Year" in 2024 by his peers at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), among other awards and recognition.

Rapid Research Evaluation, led by Dr. Keo, has the heart, courage, and technical expertise to lead your next research, evaluation, and data journey. 

Education

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Interdisciplinary Studies in Education | Columbia University 

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Risk & Prevention | Harvard University

Master of Arts (M.A.) Social Science Research Methods | University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International Relations | American University

Awards and Honors

CEO of the Year 2024 (International Association of Top Professionals)

Top Inspirational Member of the Decade 2024 (International Association of Top Professionals)

Marquis Who’s Who 2023

Top 5 Most Proficient Business Leaders Changing the World in 2023 (CIO Times)

Trailblazing Leadership Excellence Award 2023 (Mountain State Awards)

Leading Champions in Continental ESG Research 2023 (New Report Awards)

#1 Special Achievement Award 2023 (Indonesia Award Magazine)

#1 Excellence Service Company 2023 (Excellence Service Award)

Leading ESG Research Firm 2022 (CXO Magazine, Asia CEO Community)