Systems Consulting

Clarity in Motion

Helping institutions understand themselves clearly and act with purpose. Systems analysis, focus groups, think tanks & speaking engagements rooted in lived experience and disciplined inquiry.

SWIFT Vendor
State of Minnesota
About

Meet the Founder

Andre Verlin Anderson
Andre V. Anderson Founder & Managing Director

Andre Verlin Anderson

Managing Director

Founder, AB Analytics

Andre Verlin Anderson is a graduate scholar, systems thinker, and justice-impacted educator with over a decade of experience in program development, student success, and equity-centered institutional change.

He is a Master's candidate in Advocacy and Political Leadership at Metro State University, where he supports reentry coordination, equity initiatives, and research on higher education in prison.

His writing has been featured in MPR News, the Minnesota Reformer, and university publications, and he is recognized nationally for his contributions to narrative justice and reentry advocacy.

Dual-Lens Perspective

Justice-impacted & justice-adjacent

Disciplined Inquiry

Rigorous analysis & honest insight

Principled Partnership

Transparent, human-centered work

Institutional Clarity

From complexity to actionable strategy

About AB Analytics

AB Analytics is a consulting firm that helps institutions see themselves clearly and act with purpose. We specialize in systems analysis, focus groups, think tanks, and speaking engagements that translate complexity into actionable strategies.

Our work is grounded in disciplined inquiry, honest insight, and a dual-lens perspective shaped by lived experience both inside and alongside the justice system. We are a registered SWIFT Vendor with the State of Minnesota and work directly with universities, state agencies, and public institutions.

"Clarity without movement is theory, and movement without clarity is chaos."

- AB Analytics
What We Do

Consulting Services Built on Clarity & Purpose

Each service translates complex organizational dynamics into insight, alignment, and actionable strategy.

Systems Analysis

Comprehensive diagnostic work that maps organizational dynamics, identifies friction points, and reveals blind spots. Includes workflow mapping, structural assessment, and clarity-focused recommendations.

Focus Groups

Facilitated conversations that surface authentic experiences from students, staff, or community members. These sessions reveal the human side of institutional performance and provide qualitative insight.

Think Tanks

Structured, high-energy sessions that bring together diverse voices to generate insight, strategy, and innovation. Designed to help institutions explore challenges and move toward solutions with clarity.

Speaking Engagements

Keynotes, panels, and workshops rooted in lived experience, leadership, reentry, systems transformation, and justice-impacted storytelling.

Justice-Impacted Panels

Short-format panels centering lived experience, reentry journeys, and justice-impacted expertise. Ideal for classrooms, community events, and institutional learning spaces.

Workshops & Training

Curriculum design, facilitation, and follow-up materials on equity, reentry, narrative justice, and institutional clarity.

AB Analytics works with universities, state agencies, nonprofits, and public institutions. As a registered SWIFT Vendor with the State of Minnesota, we support organizations seeking rigorous analysis, principled partnership, and a dual-lens perspective.

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Pricing

Transparent Pricing

Flexible, project-based and session-based pricing designed for universities, state agencies, nonprofits, and public institutions.

Systems Analysis

$2,500-$12,000 per project

Organizational diagnostics, workflow mapping, friction-point identification, and clarity-focused recommendations.

Focus Groups

$750-$1,500 per session

Facilitation, session design, qualitative synthesis, and insight summaries.

Think Tanks

$1,500-$3,500 per session

Structured sessions to generate insight, alignment, and innovation.

Speaking Engagements

$1,000-$5,000  

Keynotes, panels, workshops, and lived-experience storytelling rooted in leadership and systems transformation.

Justice-Impacted Panels

$250-$500  

Short-format panels centering lived experience. Ideal for classrooms and community events.

Workshops & Training

$1,500-$4,500  

Curriculum design, facilitation, and follow-up materials on equity, reentry, and institutional clarity.

Custom engagements and multi-month projects available. As a SWIFT Vendor, AB Analytics can contract directly with Minnesota state institutions.

Thought Leadership

Articles & Media

Published writing, media features, and institutional work showcasing our commitment to narrative justice and systemic clarity.

Published Writing

Becoming an Ultra-Marathoner on a Tiny Patch of Concrete Inside MCF Lino Lakes

Minnesota Reformer

Media & Video

Man Just Out of Prison Runs Twin Cities Marathon

MPR News

Media & Video

Twin Cities Marathon: A Milestone for This Formerly Incarcerated Runner

MPR News

Media & Video

MPR News Feature - TikTok

TikTok / MPR News

Media & Video

MPR News Feature - Instagram

Instagram / MPR News

Institutional Features

Meet Andre - Mile in My Shoes

Mile in My Shoes MN

Institutional Features

Lifting Ourselves Up One Step at a Time

Redemption Project

Institutional Features

TREC Team Profile

Metro State University

Policy & Research

Metro State's Model Legislature Completes

Metro State University

Media & Video

Video Feature

YouTube

Institutional Features

Academic Reentry as a Pathway to Power

Metro State Buzz

Published Writing

Minnesota Reformer - Author Page

Minnesota Reformer

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

AB Analytics helps institutions understand themselves clearly and act with purpose. We provide systems analysis, focus groups, think tanks, and speaking engagements that translate complexity into actionable strategies. Our work supports universities, state agencies, nonprofits, and public institutions seeking clarity, alignment, and improved outcomes.

We partner with higher-education institutions, state agencies, public systems, nonprofits, and organizations committed to strengthening their internal architecture. As a registered SWIFT Vendor with the State of Minnesota, we are able to work directly with state institutions and publicly funded organizations.

We bring a dual-lens perspective shaped by lived experience both inside and alongside the justice system. This vantage point allows us to see institutional blind spots, surface authentic experiences, and provide insight that is honest, human-centered, and structurally informed. Our approach blends disciplined inquiry with principled partnership.

Our core services include Systems Analysis to map organizational dynamics, Focus Groups to surface lived experiences, Think Tanks to generate strategy and innovation, and Speaking Engagements rooted in leadership and systems transformation. We also offer workshops, climate assessments, and leadership coaching for justice-impacted inclusion.

If you're unsure, we begin with a brief consultation to understand your goals, challenges, and context. From there, we recommend the service-or combination of services-that will bring the most clarity and impact.

Yes. Our work is deeply informed by justice-impacted experience, and we regularly partner with programs, institutions, and agencies serving justice-impacted learners, employees, and community members.

Absolutely. Every engagement is tailored to the institution's needs, culture, and goals. Whether you need a single focus group or a full systems analysis, we design the process to fit your context.

Yes. All services-including focus groups, think tanks, and speaking engagements-can be delivered virtually, in person, or in hybrid formats depending on your needs.

Turnaround varies by project scope. Speaking engagements can be scheduled immediately; systems analysis and multi-session engagements typically require advance planning. We'll provide a clear timeline during the consultation phase.

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Every engagement begins with a free 30-minute consultation. Tell us about your organization and we'll find the right approach together.

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Emailandreverlinanderson@gmail.com Phone(612) 508-1666 LinkedInAndre V. Anderson
SWIFT Vendor

Registered vendor with the State of Minnesota. We can contract directly with state institutions and publicly funded organizations.