Who We Are

exceptional service

Recruiting and a facility you can count on

focus your time and efforts on running your research and leave the facilitation to us

New Orleans Perspectives is a Focus Group recruiting and research company servicing Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Based out of Orleans Tower on bustling Poydras Street in the heart of the Central Business District, we’re ready to meet all of your marketing needs.

Whether you are looking to test a new product, hear jury feedback, or gather medical research data, the most important part of any discussion group starts with finding the right participants. We understand the nuances associated with each recruit and work with the client to make sure the recruiting process is optimized for our unique region.

With expertise in marketing, law, and economics, New Orleans Perspectives was founded from a passion for social science. We integrate pertinent qualitative data at all stages of the project, from recruiting analytics to focus group feedback.

Casey Mintzer

President

A graduate economist and marketing specialist living in the heart of New Orleans, Casey has always had a passion for the people behind the numbers. After graduating from Tulane University, she worked as an economist at a multinational engineering firm. From there, she moved on to marketing and focus group management before founding New Orleans Perspectives..

Christopher Cantrall

Vice-President & General Counsel

Christopher is a New Orleans native and corporate attorney turned entrepreneur with an undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna College and a JD from William & Mary. His previous experience in the corporate and legal worlds have attuned him to the varied needs of clients, big and small, from a wide variety of industries.

Nicole Maradiaga

Project Manager

Before joining New Orleans Perspectives to help clients gain insightful research outcomes, Nicole graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in marketing and international business. When she's not in the office, Nicole enjoys immersing herself in the city she's always called home: supporting local artisan markets, roaming New Orleans' festivals, and sampling its various cuisines.

Aimee Cedro

Senior Research Recruiter

Aimee has a passion for re-use, sustainability and working within her community. Born and raised in the Philippines with a stop in New Jersey, she has a decade of experience working in nonprofit organizations. Aimee is now happy to call New Orleans home. She’s a natural conversationalist with multiple skills under her belt and enjoys working with companies to shape a better world.

Gisselle Carvajal

Senior Research Recruiter

Courtney Brooks

Senior Research Recruiter

Courtney is a New Orleans native who is a lover of science, math & reading. She loves to learn new things about the world through research but also through people & experiences. She believes communication with others teaches you a lot of valuable lessons and skills. She loves volunteering and cooking in her spare time.