Kerry Edelstein

Kerry Edelstein has over 20 years of experience in the research and analytics field. In 1997, they began their career as a Senior Research Assistant at Harris Interactive (and Gordon S. Black Corporation). In 2001, they were a Graduate Marketing Intern for The Lion King at Disney Theatrical Productions. In 2002, they co-founded filmBUZZ and served as the Director of Research. In 2004, they joined SmithGeiger as Vice President of Research, managing client relationships, generating new and repeat business, and designing research studies for the media and entertainment sectors. In 2011, they founded Research Narrative, Inc., a full service market research and consumer insights agency. Kerry also served as Vice President of Research and Analytics at Joost. In 2021, they became an Advisor to the Board of Directors for Nested Minds Solutions, a technology startup and AI studio. Most recently, in 2020, they co-founded The Multicultural Insights Collective, a diverse collaborative of research executives who design and lead large-scale multi-client research initiatives aimed at supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation in corporate and non-profit organizations.

Kerry Edelstein completed their Bachelor of Science in Biometry and Statistics from Cornell University in 1997. Two years later, they earned their MBA in Entertainment Management/Marketing from UCLA Anderson School of Management.