Who We Are



ICR is a technology-based marketing and communications, public opinion and market research consulting company based in Miami, Florida with a regional presence through Latin American, the Caribbean and the United States. ICR provides quality research, training and analytics services to U.S., Latin American, Caribbean and multinational corporations as well as government agencies, political parties, and policymakers. Our clients include multilateral institutions, multinational companies, and major consulting firms.



Our Founder



Our Founder



EDUARDO A. GAMARRA PH.D.



Founder and CEO





ICR was founded and is headed by Eduardo A. Gamarra, the former director of the Latin American and Caribbean Center, at Florida International University. For three decades he has served as tenured professor in the Department of Political Science within the School of International and Public Affairs at the same university. Gamarra, who obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, has published twelve books and over 100 scholarly articles. He currently also serves as Director of FIU’s Latino Public Opinion Forum. As consultant to heads of state, ministers, candidates for political office, and major corporations throughout the Americas, he has designed strategic communication strategies, public policy programs and conducted market and public opinion polls in nearly every country of the region.

Gamarra’s extensive credentials include:
  • Publishing eleven books and nearly 100 scholarly articles. Testifying several times in the US Congress.
  • Writing a weekly column for EFE, the Spanish News Agency
  • Advising on issues ranging from foreign policy, strategic communications, campaign strategy, policymaking in most countries in the Americas such as the United States, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Dominican Republic, Haiti and throughout Central America.
  • Advising heads of state around the Americas As a recognized and respected analyst,
  • Gamarra is consistently interviewed and quoted by Tier One publications in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, CNN, Fox, Univision, Telemun-do, NBC, BBC, Al Jazeera, Folha de Sao Paulo, Reforma, Clarin, El Tiempo, El Comercio, El Pais and many others.


OUR TEAM



Our team members have been engaged in projects through out Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. We have consulted for governments, sub governments, and multilateral organizations such as the World Bank, the Organization of American States, the US Agency for International Development, the United Nations, and the European Union among others. We have also consulted widely with private sector clients ranging from large multinationals to small businesses around the Americas. Together we hold advanced professional degrees and we combine decades of high quality communications and research experience across the hemisphere. ​



IVANA DEHEZA



Director of Research




Ivana holds a PHD in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute and a MS in Project Management from George Washington University. Dr. Deheza has over 20 years of experience in survey design and and analysis as well as project assessment, impact evaluation, and M&E systems throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.



ANDRÉS ARIAS



digital innovations and Solutions director




Andrés is a seasoned senior digital executive with two decades of success across the online marketing, advertising, technology, e-commerce and telecom industries. His areas of expertise include product strategy, software development, M&A due diligence, joint ventures communications, negotiations, regulatory compliance, Internet of Things, digital media and bridging digital cultural gaps.



Isabel A. Gamarra



Director, Marketing & Communications




Isabel Gamarra is award-winning communications and marketing leader with more than a decade of experience in developing effective integrated marketing and communications strategies and campaigns. Throughout her career Isabel has led and developed comprehensive campaigns for a higher education institutions, non-profits, technology businesses, pharmaceuticals and other service industry businesses. Currently she serves as a marketing and communications consultant to local and international companies and heads communications efforts for local law businesses. .



Erika Gamarra



CREATIVE DIRECTOR




Erika Domingues is an award-winning highly sought-after creative director and designer with more than seven years of experience helping brands develop comprehensive visual identities. As a highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer, she has extensive experience in illustration, branding, and print design and has worked in several fields including, higher education, real estate development and hospitality.



A DOUGLAS KINCAID



SEnior Research ASSOCIATE




Douglas holds PhD from Johns Hopkins University and has served in numerous administrative posts at Florida International University including Associate Director o the Latin American and Caribbean Center and Vice Provost for International Studies. He currently is a professor in the Department of Global and Socio-Cultural Studies at FIU



IVRANCE MARTINE



SEnior Research Associate




Ivrance Martine is an experienced researcher with a specialization in immigration, reproductive health, and Haitian women. Born in Haiti and a citizen of the Dominican Republic, she holds a Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra.



BRIAN HOLLINGSWORTH



SEnior Research ASSOCIATE




Brian is a recognized security analyst whose work spans Latin America and the Caribbean on topics spanning intelligence, defense, and geopolitical risk. He holds a PHD in International Relations from Florida International University. His work includes in-depth, multsource analyses and support to public and private sector clients.



BARBARA CORMIO



Senior Research Associate



Barbara Cormio is a senior research associate at ICR.




MAURO GREGORIO



Senior Campaign associate



Maurio is a Senior Campaign Associate at ICR.



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