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Doug Schoen

Founder, Partner

For more than 40 years, Douglas Schoen, PhD has been considered one of the most influential Democratic campaign consultants in modern American politics. He has guided both political and corporate clients around the world.

Doug Schoen
Founder, Partner

Widely recognized as a co-inventor of overnight polling, Schoen was credited by The New York Times for “one of the most ambitious pollings of an electorate ever undertaken.”

Named “Pollster of the Year” by the American Association of Political Consultants for his work on President Bill Clinton’s 1996 reelection campaign, Schoen created and effectively communicated the message that turned around the President’s political fortunes between 1994 and 1996. As a result, he was profiled in Time magazine’s “Masters of the Message.”

Schoen has been Mike Bloomberg’s pollster and senior advisor for 20 years, helping him win three elections as New York City Mayor, working closely on his 2020 Presidential bid, and advancing political reforms through his Super PAC, Independence USA.
Schoen is the author of 15 books and is a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, NY Daily News, The Hill, Forbes, Fox News, and various other publications.

He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard, holds a degree from Harvard Law School, and has his doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University. He has lectured at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, and the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

Carly Cooperman

CEO, Partner

Carly is a seasoned political consultant and communications strategist with deep experience advising political, corporate, and advocacy clients across the globe. She has run polling operations and developed messaging strategy at the most senior levels of both the public and private sectors, tackling complex communication challenges in order to influence outcomes and achieve results.

Carly Cooperman
CEO, Partner

Carly has helped elect U.S. Senators, Congresspeople, Governors and representatives at the statewide and local levels by leading quantitative and qualitative research for IE efforts, Super PACs, issue advocacy groups and foundations. She has helped win majorities in legislative bodies and secure victories across a wide range of ballot initiatives on issues ranging from abortion rights, gun violence prevention, public health, education, climate change and election reform.

Carly’s experience includes working as a long-time senior strategist to former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg as well as a lead pollster for Everytown for Gun Safety. Her corporate clients include HBO, Apple, VICE, Snap, the New York Mets, Equinox, and Margaritaville.

Carly appears frequently on TV and radio to discuss political trends and elections, including on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and C-SPAN. She contributes articles and analysis for Politico, The Hill, Fox News, New York Magazine, Bloomberg and Real Clear Politics.

Carly is the author of “America: Unite or Die” (2021). She is co-chair of the board of The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management.

Ken O’Brien

Senior Vice President

Ken O’Brien
Senior Vice President

Ken O’Brien is a Vice President with Schoen Cooperman Research. Ken is responsible for developing, managing, and executing a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, as well as data collection strategies. He has helped a range of political, corporate, and nonprofit clients lead winning campaigns, expand market share, and implement long-term strategic plans.

In recent years, Ken has managed strategic data analysis and development of long-term business and fan engagement strategies for Major League Baseball. His research has also supported branding, expansion, and investment strategies undertaken by Margaritaville Restaurants, Hotels, Casinos, Resorts, Vacation Club and Product.

Ken has also served as a Senior Data Strategist on former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s 2020 Presidential campaign and continues to conduct strategic research for Bloomberg’s political and philanthropic initiatives worldwide.

Ken holds a BA in Economics and Government from Georgetown University.

Zoe Young

Vice President

Zoe Young
Vice President

Zoe Young is a Vice President with Schoen Cooperman Research. Zoe executes advanced quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, develops and refines messaging and communications strategies, and creates actionable strategic plans that help a range of political and corporate clients win campaigns and build their brands.

Zoe served as a senior data strategist on former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s 2020 Presidential campaign. Her strategic analysis of hundreds of advertisements helped inform Bloomberg’s Super PAC’s (Independence USA) advertising campaign on behalf of Joe Biden in the 2020 general election for president. Zoe continues to conduct research for Bloomberg’s philanthropic and political initiatives and organizations, including Everytown for Gun Safety.

Recently, Zoe’s work supported Eric Adams’ successful effort to consolidate his support in the 2021 New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary.
In the corporate arena, Zoe has worked on brand expansion projects for Margaritaville, Verishop, and Equinox. She also conducts strategic research on an ongoing basis for the World Jewish Congress’ global advocacy initiative to combat anti-Semitism.
Zoe regularly contributes to opinion editorials for national publications, including The Hill.

Zoe graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Communication from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Saul Mangel

Vice President

Saul Mangel
Vice President

Saul Mangel is a Vice President with Schoen Cooperman Research. Saul is focused on designing, managing, and executing quantitative and qualitative research, tactical messaging, and strategic data analysis for Member of the Israeli Knesset Nir Barkat.

In this capacity, Saul has worked on multiple Israeli elections, leveraging his experience and understanding of the region to drive campaigns that have propelled MK Barkat to the top of Israeli leadership.

In recent years, Saul has also worked on global anti-Semitism projects including the World Jewish Congress’ Global Advocacy Initiative to combat anti-Semitism, and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany’s Holocaust knowledge and awareness surveys.

In the domestic political arena, Saul worked on the Super PAC supporting Eric Adams for New York City Mayor, conducted strategic research for former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s 2020 Presidential campaign, and led or assisted on multiple polling initiatives for US Congressional races.

Prior to joining Schoen Cooperman Research in 2019, Saul lived in Israel.

Saul holds a BA in Political Science from George Washington University.

Hannah Book

Strategist

Hannah Book
Strategist

Hannah Book is a Strategist with Schoen Cooperman Research where she helps to hone effective messaging for a wide variety of political, non-profit, and corporate clients.

This election cycle, Hannah has worked to develop persuasive communication for clients like Beyond Carbon and Everytown for Gun Safety in key swing states. Her work spans issues such as reproductive freedoms, gun control, and voting rights.

Prior to joining Schoen Cooperman, Hannah specialized in campaign finance for FH Strategies, aiding State Legislative candidates. Additionally, Hannah was a fellow in Emory’s inaugural Imagining Democracy Cohort where she served as a policy intern for Advancing Justice, an Atlanta non-profit. Through the program, she attended the Selma Jubilee where she met with key lawmakers like Nikema Williams and Laphonza Butler. Hannah also presented a paper at the Midwest Political Science Conference, examining identity framing on the campaign trail.

In 2024, Hannah graduated from Emory University with degrees in English and Political Science. In her free time, Hannah continues to volunteer as a Researcher for the Center for American Women and Politics.