Ela Rausch

Ela Rausch serves as Principal for Otto Rausch Consulting. She provides consultation to nonprofit and government organizations on the design and implementation of research studies, program evaluation and measurement practices, and strategic initiatives. Her research has been cited in Health Affairs, The Washington Post, Forbes Magazine, and PEW Stateline.

Prior to becoming a consultant, she served in key roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Wilder Research, HousingLink, and Minnesota Housing Partnership. Ela’ research expertise touches a wide range of topics— from housing and health to education and employment to environment and food systems.  

She holds a Ph.D. in Housing Studies, a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, and B.A. in Sociology and American Studies, all from the University of Minnesota.