Over 15 Years of Experience in Data and Analytics

Knowli is a Women-Owned data science, research, analytics, and consulting company based in Tallahassee, FL. We’ve been converting data into visual business intelligence to inform key decision makers since 2009. With over a decade of experience supporting the management of multi-billion-dollar public health care programs, we provide innovative information technology and data science solutions to transform data into actionable information for leadership. Our team prides itself in bringing “The Knowli Difference” to public and private organizations by coupling advanced data science techniques with our applied clinical and research subject matter expertise.

ABOUT KNOWLI

Knowli is a Women-Owned research, analytics, and consulting company based in Tallahassee, Florida. We have over 15 years of experience supporting the management of multi-billion-dollar public programs and serving associations, research teams, and organizations in public health.

Knowli Corp., d.b.a. Knowli Data Science provides innovative analytics solutions, statistical consulting, and fraud, waste, and abuse services in the public health sector, primarily to Medicaid Programs and other State Agencies.
Knowli Consulting, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Knowli that provides management consulting services, executive data visualization dashboards, and data-driven decision support to health care organizations, federal government benefits programs, and other public and private entities.

Our Mission

Knowli empowers decision-makers with timely, accessible information and analytics. Our experts are trusted to find intelligent, creative data solutions that solve our clients’ challenges.

Our Vision

Improving the health and well-being of the public with actionable data science insights.

Our Experience

Knowli staff have decades of combined experience and subject matter expertise in the areas of advanced statistics and analytics, data science, demography, economics, epidemiology, law, machine learning, mathematics, medicine, nutrition, policy development, predictive modeling, psychology, public health, social marketing, and sociology. This expertise is verified through numerous graduate and terminal degrees, clinical licenses, and relevant data science certifications earned by members of our staff.

Our company brings “The Knowli Difference” to the table by coupling our expertise in data science with our value-added experience and subject matter expertise.

Executive Leadership

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

JOHN C. KANE, MBA, RRT-NPS

CO-FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
john.kane@knowli.com

RENEE KANE, MPH, RD, LD/N

PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER
renee.kane@knowli.com

EMILY SARAS, PHD

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DATA SCIENTIST
emily.saras@knowli.com

AMY THORN, JD, MPH

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DATA SCIENTIST
amy.thorn@knowli.com

BELAL GHAFFARI, MD, MPH

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER AND DATA SCIENTIST
belal.ghaffari@knowli.com

ANDREW LINN, MS, CPIP

CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER AND DATA SCIENTIST
andrew.linn@knowli.com

Danielle Sharp

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
danielle.sharp@knowli.com

Our data scientists have worked with diverse, complex data sources to produce thousands of analyses, reports, and public-facing data dashboards on behalf of our clients.

SECTOR SPECIALTIES

MEDICAID AND MEDICARE

Our team has over 20 years of experience in the public health arena. Knowli can help States maintain fiscally-sound programs by optimizing limited resources and assuring appropriate service delivery. Our current projects include interactive reporting and dashboard development, managed care readiness assessment, managed care quality and performance monitoring, and predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Click here to learn more about our Medicaid and Medicare expertise.

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ANALYTICS

Our team was formally deployed in March 2020 by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration to serve the State of Florida Emergency Response to the Public Health Emergency (PHE). For over two years, our team provided daily reporting to State Leadership to support data-driven decision-making related to the PHE. Our projects included interactive reporting on cases, hospitalizations, Emergency Status System (ESS) and Emergency Notification System (ENS) data, hospital and facility resources, vaccinations, and more.

FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS

Administering and monitoring federally funded child and adult nutrition programs is a challenging task. Knowli has developed analytic solutions for States to detect anomalies in eligibility and service delivery by monitoring contractor and vendor trends. Equipped with these supportive analytic tools, States can effectively prioritize sites for reviews and audits for the maintenance of program integrity, efficiency, and fiscal accountability.

STATE REGULATORY AND LICENSING AGENCIES

Knowli can help agencies take advantage of the rapid advances in technology to identify and assess areas of concern and opportunities for growth. Working to meet our clients’ needs, we have developed custom performance-monitoring dashboards, designed automated Early Warning Systems for financial and utilization parameters, and identified data-driven, practical solutions to improve agency outcomes.

LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS

State government relies on availability of timely, accurate information to support policy development and implementation. Our team supports State Agencies and other entities in preparing responses to Legislative Session information requests. Operating in a rapid-response environment during Session and Committee Weeks, we ensure that clear and correct information is delivered to decision-makers through appropriate channels.

EDUCATION POLICY, RESEARCH, AND ANALYTICS

Knowli supports data-driven decision-making and assessment research in the education sector. Knowli’s team has subject matter experts in educational research, with experience designing, implementing, and assessing educational interventions from K-12 through college. Knowli develops education surveys and data dashboards to support evidence-based decision-making.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RESEARCH

Knowli’s team is well-trained in both qualitative and quantitative research methods to support research and evaluation efforts in health and human services sectors. Our team manages survey design and implementation, develops analytic dashboards to visualize trends, performs and analyzes qualitative interviews, and produces statistical models that address current issues and predict future outcomes.

MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

We leverage machine learning and AI to help government agencies and healthcare organizations turn complex data into actionable insights. Our team has applied models like BERT to identify potentially preventable events in Medicaid and support projections related to opioid use, abuse, and resource allocation. We prioritize transparency, accuracy, and privacy — principles reflected in our upcoming AI product designed to deliver precise, reference-backed outputs with built-in security and privacy safeguards. Whether supporting predictive modeling, natural language processing, or risk identification, we build AI tools that empower smarter decisions.

FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE (FWA)

Detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in federally funded programs requires targeted analytics that help agencies safeguard program integrity and ensure fiscal accountability. Knowli has developed solutions for programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and CACFP that surface anomalies in eligibility, service delivery, and vendor behavior. By identifying patterns of risk, our tools help agencies prioritize investigations, audits, and reviews, empowering decision-makers to protect public resources and improve program oversight. Most recently, we partnered with ISF, Inc. to create a custom algorithm supporting FWA detection in Texas’s SNAP program.

Our team at Knowli applies our interdisciplinary experience and subject matter expertise to help organizations overcome challenges, anticipate opportunities for change and optimization, and make informed, data-driven decisions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

STATISTICAL CONSULTING

Sample Design and Weighting
Descriptive and Predictive Analytics
Primary and Secondary Data Analysis
Big Data Analytics
Data Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Qlik
Alteryx
Programming in SAS, STATA, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, and more

DATA COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT

Quantitative Survey Design and Management
Focus Groups
In-depth Qualitative Interviews
Master Data Management
Data Governance
Data Engineering
Systems Operation
Microsoft Power Apps

PROGRAM EVALuaTION AND assessment

Study Design and Implementation
Survey Design and Management
Focus Groups and Interviews
Evaluation of Program Implementation
Assessment of Program Outcomes
Systems and Financial Audits
Programmatic Reviews
Quality Assessments

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Data-Driven Decision Making
Visual Project Management Dashboards
Implementation of Strategic Planning Initiatives
Organizational Change Management
Mitigating Project Management Crises
Scientific Writing and Reporting
Early-Warning Systems for Course Correction

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Informational Technology Consulting
Grants Management
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Reporting and Analytics Strategy
Organizational Change Management

Knowli makes it easy to interact with your data, starting from a macro-level perspective and drilling down to granular detail.

OUR APPROACH

RAPID ANALYTICS

Visual analytics supports our clients in answering time-sensitive questions far faster than could be achieved with traditional analytical methods. As the demand for fast project turnaround increases, rapid analytics are necessary to provide leadership with the information they need to answer data-centric questions and make informed decisions.

PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

Predictive models detect patterns found in historical and transactional data. We design statistical models to capture relationships between many factors to identify risks and opportunities associated with a particular set of conditions, guiding decision-making for a wide variety of situations.

VISUAL ANALYTICS

Visual analytics is the science of analytical reasoning, facilitated by interactive visual interfaces. At Knowli, we use visualizations to discover and explore patterns and anomalies within large, complex, and disparate data sources.

INTERACTIVE DASHBOARDS

Tame Big Data and gain operational insights through interactive dashboards that Knowli will build to your specifications. Need some inspiration? Our team will take you on a guided tour of our visualization library.

Knowli helps agencies and organizations across sectors operate fiscally-sound programs by optimizing limited resources and assuring appropriate and timely service delivery.

OUR CLIENTS

STATE AGENCY CLIENTS

THE FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (AHCA)

Medicaid Data Analytics
Our team has provided data science services to the Agency continuously since 2007.Services include special condition algorithm development and maintenance, potentially preventable events calculations and reporting, HEDIS and quality metrics analytics, and developing, iterating, and maintaining data dashboards for internal and external use. We have provided these contracted services formally under Knowli Data Science since 2016.
2007 – Present

SOUTH CAROLINA Department of health and human services (scdhhs)

Office of Research and Data Analysis
Knowli provides accurate, reliable, and timely data services, including collection, analysis, and interpretation, to enable data-driven policymaking and practice. Additionally, we provide ad hoc research services for the Department to address specific health needs.
2022 – Present

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program
Knowli provides detailed data analysis, projections, visualizations, and application development to support DCF across multiple program areas. Our work helps inform strategic decision-making, respond to ad hoc and legislative data requests, and guide resource planning for initiatives ranging from substance abuse and mental health services to other key human services programs.
2022 – Present

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (FDOH)

Maternal Child Health Section
Working with Florida State University Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy and Florida State University Claude Pepper Center, Knowli supports the external evaluation of the Telehealth program to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality among Florida mothers. Through regular data monitoring, focus groups and interviews, and advanced data analysis, our joint team assesses the impact of the Telehealth program, identifies factors that drive success, and supports continuous quality improvement.
2022 – Present

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (FDOH)

Division of Children’s Medical Services
In partnership with the Florida State University Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy, Knowli is analyzing data from Florida’s Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EDHI) system for the FDOH Newborn Screening Initiative. Using advanced quantitative methods grounded in subject matter expertise, our team identifies program strengths and areas for continuous quality improvement to support the Newborn Screening Initiative in achieving improved screening, diagnosis, and intervention outcomes.
2025 – Present

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (FDOH)

Division of Children’s Medical Services
Knowli provided analysis regarding options for changing the geographic distribution of the FDOH Early Steps regions for increased programmatic effectiveness.
2023

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (FDOH)

Office of Minority Health
Knowli partnered with the Florida State University Pepper Institute and Claude Pepper Center to analyze health disparities among Floridians living with disabilities and Floridian Black women of reproductive age.
2022

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (FDOH)

Child Care Food Programs (CCFP)
Knowli conducted an exploratory analysis and assessment of FDOH CCFP claims data to determine potential fraud, waste, and abuse. Presented a forensic analysis and other findings to FDOH Leadership, US Secret Service Special Agents, IRS Special Agents, USDA OIG Special Agents, and AUSAs for the Southern District of Florida.
2016 – 2019

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (FDOH)

Alachua County FDOH
Knowli partnered with Alachua County FDOH to perform their federally mandated Community Health Assessment (CHA) and support their Community Health Improvement Process (CHIP). Through dissemination and analysis of surveys, evaluation of secondary data sources, and gathering qualitative data through focus groups with local organizations and citizens, we support the county in making health decisions that best fit the community’s needs.
2023 – 2024

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Office of Environmental Accountability and Transparency
Knowli partnered with DEP to evaluate their annual Water Reuse Inventory Report and assess opportunities to improve data quality and reporting efficiency. Our work includes analyzing historical reports for potential issues, exploring the use of internal permit data to validate or supplement self-reported figures, and identifying opportunities to automate future report generation.
2025 – Present

FLORIDA Department of Management SErvices (DMS)

Knowli serves as an approved vendor for the State of Florida Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services contract.
2021 – Present

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA (EOG)

Knowli served as a member of the Public Health Emergency Response Team, providing near-real-time hospital and facility data analytics and reporting. This work was performed through formal deployment through the FL Agency for Health Care Administration.
2020 – 2021

Florida STATEWIDE guardian ad litem OFFICE

Knowli partnered with ISF, Inc. to analyze Guardian Ad Litem program utilization and outcomes.
2021

THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

Office of Inspector General (HHSC OIG)
Knowli partnered with ISF, Inc. to create an algorithm and accompanying executive monitoring dashboards to detect fraud, waste, and abuse in the Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
2021 – 2022

PRIVATE SECTOR CLIENTS

independent living systems

Knowli supports health plan management and operations with the development and maintenance of executive monitoring dashboards and analytics.
2022 – Present

NON-PROFIT CLIENTS

ASPIRE CAPITAL REGION

Knowli has developed a first-of-its-kind education data dashboard for Leon County, FL to support the collective impact work of ASPIRE to improve educational access and success beyond high school for all students. Knowli has developed an accompanying data publication to increase access to education data to myriad stakeholders.
2023 – Present

SOUTHERN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (SSF)

Knowli performs analysis of program data and National Student Clearinghouse data to assess student outcomes including persistence, retention, and graduation.
2024 – Present

US OF CARE

Knowli has partnered with ISF, Inc. to support the United States of Care, a nonpartisan non-profit focused on health care policy. Our team developed data warehouse solution, allowing the organization to curate and enhance their data. This solution expands access to data and analytics insights and tools to more members of the organization, reducing computational and research burden from the non-profit’s research staff.
2022 – 2024

THe HOPE CENTER FOR COLLEGE, COMMUNITY, AND JUSTICE

Conducted Program Evaluation of The Southern Scholarship Foundation and Food, Housing, and Basic Needs Insecurity Research among college students. Provided Survey Design, Fielding, and Data Management Services along with analytics and data insights. Funded in part by the ECMC Foundation. Collaboration with Florida State University and Temple University researchers.
2018 – 2022

Believe in STUDENTS

Managed distribution of survey incentives to a national cohort of college student respondents to a Food, Housing, and Basic Needs Insecurity Survey during COVID-19. Collaborated with Temple University researchers and The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice.
2020

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (UF/IFAS)

Providing data dashboarding and analytics services to examine faculty-reported outcomes data, assessing the return on investment of UF/IFAS programming.
2024 – Present

Knowli strategically partners with other companies to help us achieve our shared mission: to find intelligent, creative data solutions that solve today’s biggest challenges.

ADVISORS AND Partners

ADVISORS AND PARTNERS

ALLEGIANT strategies group

A strategic consulting and government relations firm based in Florida.
https://allegiant360.com

Alteryx

A data prep, data blending, and analytics platform.
https://www.alteryx.com

Cynergy consulting, LLc

A professional consulting firm that assists individuals and businesses in conducting business with governmental agencies.
https://www.gocynergy.com

DELOITTE

A multinational professional services and consulting firm.
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en.html

GREATER TALLAHASSEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Leading and promoting the success of business, driving a higher quality of life for the Tallahassee community.
https://www.talchamber.com

Florida Technology Council (FTC)

An Association focused on the Expanding Technology Sector in Florida.
http://fltechcouncil.org

GAINWELL TECHNOLOGIES

A provider of technology, services, and solutions in the healthcare sector.
https://gainwelltechnologies.com

ISF, Inc.

An Information Technology and Strategy Firm based in Florida.
https://www.isf.com

medastute CONSULTING, LLC

A specialty health care consulting company.
https://www.medastute.vegas

Tableau

An advanced visual analytics platform driving business intelligence.
https://www.tableau.com

CONSORTIUM ON ANALYTICS FOR DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING (CAnD3)

An international program at McGill University that provides data science training, evidence-informed decision-making curriculum, and applied internship opportunities to advanced graduate student research fellows from Canadian universities and other international institutions.
https://www.mcgill.ca/cand3/

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM

An interdisciplinary program offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, preparing students for a lifelong career in public health, led by top faculty that work in academic and applied research contexts.
https://coss.fsu.edu/publichealth/

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY CLAUDE PEPPER INSTITUTE ON AGING AND PUBLIC POLICY

An academic institute focused on initiating research, educating students, and providing outreach activities that address the opportunities and challenges of an aging population. Faculty and students at the Pepper Institute are examining an array of issues related to the social aspects of aging and their implications for public policy.
https://pepperinstitute.fsu.edu

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY CLAUDE PEPPER CENTER

A research center dedicated to keeping Senator Claude Pepper’s vision of America and sense of moral purpose central to the nation’s public life. The Claude Pepper Center intends to achieve this mission through research, policy analysis, public information, educational, and advocacy initiatives.
https://claudepeppercenter.fsu.edu

SAS ANALYTICS AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

A trusted analytics and data management company, known for statistical software solutions for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, and predictive analytics.
https://www.sas.com/en_us/home.html

snowflake

Snowflake is an analytic cloud data warehouse built on top of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure and is a true SaaS (Software as a Service) offering platform. Snowflake is the premier data warehouse for efficient data loading for massive files and splitting the data into multiple smaller files.
https://www.snowflake.com

MAILING ADDRESS

3551 Blairstone Road
Suite 105-102
Tallahassee, FL 32301

LOCATION

Tallahassee State College Center for Innovation
300 W. Pensacola St.
Tallahassee, FL, 32301

CONTACT

info@knowli.com
850-354-5414