The Vice President of Research facilitates knowledge development and exchange, with national, state, and local partners and works to ensure that Company XYZ activities are evidence-based. The Vice President of Research contributes to the organization’s mission by directing and contributing to efforts to improve knowledge and practice (original research and synthesis of existing literature,) knowledge exchange (e.g., through network building, technology development, and technical assistance provision) and promotion of high standards in research and practice. The Vice President of Research develops resources to support our national staff and members of our networks to enhance their role as experts and fosters partnerships with professional, academic and research institutions and organizations nationally. The Vice President for Research will support the efforts of the CEO to lead and engage partners to help ensure that organizational culture and strategic decisions reflect the highest standards of ethics, discipline and accountability.