---
"title": "Acknowledgments"
"description": "Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/religion. Primary researchers Chip Rotolo, Research AssociateGregory A. Smith, Senior Associate Director, Research Research team Alan Cooperman, Director, Religion ResearchBesheer […]"
"date": "2026-05-14"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Chip Rotolo"
    "job_title": "Senior Researcher"
    "link": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/michael-rotolo/"
  -
    "name": "Gregory A. Smith"
    "job_title": "Senior Associate Director, Research"
    "link": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/gregory-a-smith/"
"url": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religion/2026/05/14/acknowledgments-religion-influence-public-life/"
"categories":
  - "Christianity"
  - "Religion"
  - "Religion & Government"
  - "Religion & Government"
  - "Religion & Government"
  - "Religion & Politics"
  - "Religion & Politics"
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# Acknowledgments

Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at [pewresearch.org/religion](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/religion/).

#### Primary researchers

Chip Rotolo, *Research Associate*\
Gregory A. Smith, *Senior Associate Director, Research*

#### Research team

Alan Cooperman, *Director, Religion Research*\
Besheer Mohamed, *Principal Researcher*\
Becka A. Alper, *Senior Researcher*\
Patricia Tevington, *Research Associate*\
Asta Kallo, *Research Assistant*\
Meghan Rustemeyer, *Research Assistant*

#### Methods team

Ashley Amaya, *Associate Director, Survey Methods*\
Andrew Mercer, *Principal Methodologist*\
Courtney Kennedy, *Vice President, Methods and Innovation*\
Dorene Asare-Marfo, *Senior Panel Manager*\
Dana Popky, *Associate Panel Manager*\
Anna Brown, *Research Methodologist*\
Arnold Lau, *Research Methodologist*

#### Editorial and graphic design

Jeff Diamant, *Senior Writer/Editor*\
Peter Bell, *Associate Director, Design and UX*\
Rebecca Leppert, *Writer/Editor*\
David Kent, *Editorial Specialist*\
Bill Webster, *Senior Information Graphics Designer*

#### Communications and web publishing

Justine Coleman, *Associate Digital Producer*\
Hannah Taber, *Communications Manager*\
Maya Pottiger, *Communications Associate*

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