Consulting Scientist
craig.helmstetter@wilder.org

Craig's two major responsibilities are Minnesota's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a database in use by more than 200 organizations serving people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota, and the Compass quality of life initiative, where he oversees information presented on an array of topics relating to the region's well-being.

Craig joined Wilder Research in 2001 after working as a program evaluator for Minnesota’s Office of the Legislative Auditor. Prior to that Craig worked as a project director for a survey research center, and an intake worker at a homeless shelter.

He holds a master's degree in community and regional planning and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Oregon. He has taught university-level seminars on quantitative research methods and homelessness, and has spoken at several local and national conferences.

Recent projects

• Minnesota's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a database for organizations that provide services to people experiencing homelessness
• Minnesota Compass, an initiative that tracks the quality of life in our region
• The Unequal Distribution of Health in the Twin Cities

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