The Barna Group is pleased to announce the addition of Lynn Hanacek to the position of Vice President of Research. Lynn has held market research and management positions at leading organizations including the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and the University of California. She holds BBA and MBA degrees. Over the course of her career, Lynn has designed, conducted, and analyzed hundreds of quantitative and qualitative studies including attitudinal research, advertising testing and tracking, organizational name and brand awareness, focus groups, feasibility studies, program evaluation/outcomes measurement and customer satisfaction. In her position at the Barna Group, she will oversee the firm's studies for churches, ministries, non-profit organizations, and businesses.


Barna Group is a visionary research and resource company located in Ventura, California, and is widely considered to be the leading research organization focused on the intersection of faith and culture. Founded in 1984, Barna Group provides research, resources and training to facilitate transformation in organizations, communities and individuals.