RTI International is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through evidence-based research and technical services [3]. Under the leadership of President and CEO Tim J. Gabel, the organization maintains a comprehensive governance structure that emphasizes ethics, human rights, and research integrity [1].
The institute's executive leadership team implements business strategy and oversees global operations [2], comprising:
- Tim J. Gabel - President and CEO [1]
- Andrew Cox - EVP and Chief Financial Officer
- Michael H. Kaelin, Jr. - EVP and Chief Operating Officer
- Amy Roussel - EVP, Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences
- Paul Weisenfeld - EVP, International Development
- Anuja Purohit - EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
RTI's comprehensive service portfolio spans five core areas aligned with its mission:
- Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences [2]
- International Development
- Health Solutions
- Discovery Sciences
- Technology Advancement & Commercialization
The institute maintains strong commercial partnerships across multiple sectors, serving notable clients including Sarepta Therapeutics, Bruce Power, SAS Institute, and JPMorgan Chase [4]. In the federal market, RTI actively supports small business prime contracting initiatives through strategic subcontracting relationships [1], with particular focus on research contracting opportunities within federally funded programs.
The organization's excellence has been recognized through numerous awards in 2024-2025 [1], including:
- Forbes' Dream Employers 2025
- Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025
- Cigna Healthy Workforce Gold Designation 2024
- Military Friendly Employer Gold Status 2025
- TIME Best Mid-Size Companies 2024
In international development, RTI continues to expand its global impact through significant initiatives [2], including leading USAID's governance strengthening program in Uganda and implementing environmental conservation efforts in Tanzania. The organization maintains its commitment to global education and nutrition intervention programs [3], consistently delivering evidence-based solutions to improve lives worldwide.