About Us


Free Focus is a non-profit organization that provides data services to other non-profit organizations. Our mission is to help non-profits make informed decisions, improve their operations and reach their goals more efficiently through the use of data. Our data services will include data collection, analysis and reporting, as well as customized support for each organization’s unique needs.

Who We Are

Dr. John Santerre

Leading this mission is our CEO, Dr. John Santerre Ph.D.. Professor Santerre is a highly respected expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence, known for his ability to develop technical solutions that solve real-world problems. He has extensive experience working across industries, always with a focus on close collaboration with the end user. As an educator, Professor Santerre has mentored junior data scientists from a variety of backgrounds, and is skilled at explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. He is an excellent leader, adept at managing the rapid implementation of AI and machine learning solutions to deliver results. Throughout his career, Professor Santerre has led more then 50 major data science initiatives, working with 4 US government agencies, 6 Fortune 500 companies, and 10 US higher education institutions. He is focused on delivering immediate KPI wins, while also developing long-term strategy and systems for senior executive leadership teams. At Free Focus, we are proud to have Professor Santerre at the helm, guiding our mission to help non-profits make the most of their data.
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Leadership

Conor Nixon

Planetary Studies at NASA
PhD, University of Oxford

Mark Donahue

Senior Software Architect at Nalco Water
MSDS, Southern Methodist University

Grant Bourzikas

CISO at Cloudflare
MSDS, Southern Methodist University

David Stroud

Senior Data Scientist
MSDS, Southern Methodist University

Data Science Team

Hien Lam

Data Scientist
MSDS, Southern Methodist University

Joaquin Dominguez

Data Scientist
MSDS, Southern Methodist University

Richard Kim

Data Scientist
MSDS, Southern Methodist University

Mwanga Lupampa

Cyber Security Specialist
MS, UC Berkeley School of Information