Our Experts | About this Service | Federal Research Division | Services | Library of Congress Top of page Service Federal Research Division Our Experts Engineering students use big glass condensers to analyze soil samples. FRD’s research staff is client-focused and committed to producing clear, customized reports and analyses that creatively meet our clients’ organizational needs. We work in small, interdisciplinary teams to produce non-biased and impeccably researched products, including—but not limited to—literature reviews, meta-analyses, and data visualizations. All final written products undergo rigorous review from a professional editor. Most researchers have MA, MS, or PhD degrees. They are trained in a variety of disciplines, including economics, public policy, and international affairs. Staff members are also adept at using a wide array of foreign-language sources for FRD’s clients. Prior to joining FRD, many researchers worked as consultants, analysts, or writers for other government agencies, think tanks, and private sector organizations. The division’s senior leadership team comprises FRD’s chief and section heads. The team’s contact information is listed below. Chief (On Leave), Federal Research Division Anna (Annie) Rorem (o) 202-707-3920 (e) arorem@loc.gov Annie has built her career on translating research findings for effective, practical policy implementation. Her previous leadership positions include director of policy and research for the National Women’s Business Council and deputy director of research and analysis for the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service. She joined the FRD team in 2020. Acting Chief and Research Section Head Alan Stone (o) 202-707-8026 (e) alst@loc.gov Alan brings some fifteen years of experience providing research and analysis support to government policymakers. As a researcher, project manager, and section head within FRD, he has assisted dozens of executive agencies and bureaus in a variety of subject-matter areas, including international security, emerging technologies, and policy and program evaluation. Research Section Head Marieke Brock (o) 202-707-3004 (e) mlewi@loc.gov Marieke has supported a variety of government agencies and bureaus during her tenure with FRD. She has been a part of the division for over twenty years, transitioning from researcher to project manager to section head. In her current position, Marieke oversees a team of researchers covering a variety of topic areas, such as healthcare, risk management, infrastructure, and oral and organizational histories. Research Section Head Mark Knollmueller, EdD (o) 202-707-9404 (e) mknollmueller@loc.gov Mark has nearly 30 years of experience as an active-duty military officer and practitioner in matters of national security and international affairs. His research, practice, and academic background includes social and organizational science research, administrative investigations, higher education, national resource strategy, diplomacy and military affairs, and political science. Research Section Head Rebecca Etzel, EdD (o) 202-707-1527 (e) retzel@loc.gov Rebecca joined FRD after working in evaluation for non-profits and schools. Her research and practitioner background includes program evaluation, mixed methods survey analysis, and causal inference. Before transitioning to portfolio management, Rebecca served the division as a project manager. She brings strong communication and project design skills to her work with government agencies and policymakers. Research Section Head Erin Freas-Smith (o) 202-707-0890 (e) efre@locgov Erin has over two decades of experience in archival, oral, and academic research in the US, UK, and South Africa. She has been with the Library of Congress for almost ten years as a metadata and collections librarian for African materials, project manager, and research section head. Research Section Head Kyle Shohfi (o) 202-707-9185 (e) kyshohfi@loc.gov Kyle joins FRD on detail from the Congressional Research Service, where he serves the Congress as an analyst in education and workforce policy. He brings with him a deep commitment to objective, nonpartisan, and authoritative research and analysis on behalf of federal clients. A fellow of the Library’s Leadership Development Program, Kyle oversees a team of FRD researchers working on a wide array of issue areas for federal clients. Comments, questions, and suggestions related to The Federal Research Division and this website can be sent to us online. Location Federal Research Division Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE John Adams Building, LA 5281 Washington, D.C. 20540-4840 Email: frds@loc.gov Opens in new window