Research you can trust—at every level. Opposition research, background intelligence, and due diligence from local school boards to statewide appointments.
Get StartedAlessandro Meregaglia brings the methodological precision of an academic historian, the investigative instincts of a trained archivist, and the speed of AI-augmented analysis to deliver reports that institutions, campaigns, civic organizations, and community leaders can act on with confidence.
Every report draws from public records, voting histories, professional backgrounds, financial disclosures, donor networks, published statements, and digital footprints—cross-referenced and verified through the same rigorous standards applied to peer-reviewed scholarship.
State legislative, congressional, county, and municipal races seeking opposition research or self-research (vulnerability assessments).
Community groups, advocacy organizations, and civic coalitions evaluating candidates, incumbents, or public officials at any level.
Governors’ offices, transition teams, boards, and commissions conducting background research on nominees and appointees.
Search committees and governing boards seeking thorough background research on candidates for presidencies, provostships, deanships, and other leadership positions.
Districts and municipalities that need reliable, fact-based profiles of candidates or officials shaping education and local policy.
Organizations vetting board members, executive hires, or public-facing representatives whose background requires due diligence.
A decade of professional archival research across major institutions, including the Library of Congress and the National Archives.
Research methods developed in academic settings and applied to the high-stakes demands of political, institutional, and civic decision-making.
Cutting-edge analytical tools accelerate data synthesis without sacrificing the accuracy that only human expertise can guarantee.
Public records, voting data, financial filings, professional histories, published works, social media archives, and more—woven into a single, coherent narrative.
Each report is built from the ground up using a structured, multi-source methodology. The specific scope varies by engagement.
Government service, professional history, business filings, litigation, property records, regulatory actions, and documented civic roles—sourced from official databases at federal, state, and local levels.
Comprehensive analysis of voting records, committee participation, floor statements, sponsored legislation, and documented shifts in position over time.
Raw data synthesized through advanced AI tools to surface patterns, contradictions, and areas of concern—then reviewed and contextualized by an expert researcher.
Side-by-side analysis against competitors or peers on qualifications, public statements, track records, and policy positions to surface contrast points and vulnerabilities.
Campaign finance records, PAC contributions, donor networks, business interests, and financial entanglements sourced from FEC filings, state disclosures, and corporate registries.
Systematic review of social media presence—including deleted or archived posts—to identify notable statements, contradictions, and shifts in public messaging.
Employment history, published scholarship, institutional affiliations, awards, disciplinary records, media appearances, and relevant controversies.
Every claim is cited to its source. Primary sources are preferred, secondary sources are corroborated, and no assertion is included without documentation.
Reports are delivered as one-time purchases, scoped to your specific needs.
| Standard | Advanced | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | School boards, local races, single-issue research, concerned citizens | State legislative, county, municipal, university hires | Congressional, statewide, high-profile appointments |
| Public Records & Background | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voting / Decision History | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI-Powered Summaries | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial & Donor Tracking | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional / Institutional History | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social Media & Digital Review | — | — | ✓ |
| Subject Comparison | — | — | ✓ |
| Strategic Narrative Brief | — | — | ✓ |
| Turnaround | 5–7 business days | 7–10 business days | 10–14 business days |
Pricing is customized based on scope, jurisdiction, and complexity.
Contact Alex directly for a confidential quote.
Alessandro (Alex) Meregaglia is an associate professor, archivist, and librarian on the faculty at Boise State University since 2016. He holds degrees from Hillsdale College (BA in American Studies) and Indiana University (Master of Library Science and MA in History), where he specialized in archives and records management with a focus on twentieth-century American history.
At Boise State, Alex teaches library and archival research methods to undergraduate and graduate students and coordinates K-12 school visits for National History Day research. Within Special Collections and Archives, he organizes and preserves archival collections, oversees digitization projects, and manages student employees and research assistants.
His primary research examines the history of Caxton Printers, a prolific Idaho publishing company. He has conducted archival research at institutions across the United States, including the Library of Congress and the National Archives.
Alex has served as an archival consultant for the Russell Kirk Center and the Philadelphia Society, bringing his research expertise to organizations that require careful, methodical investigation of historical and documentary records.
The skills that define an exceptional archivist—meticulous attention to detail, systematic source verification, an ability to reconstruct narratives from fragmentary evidence—are precisely the skills that produce superior background research and due diligence.
This is not algorithmic output dressed up as research. It is expert, human-led investigation enhanced by modern tools.
Whether you’re running a campaign, chairing a search committee, or vetting a nominee—all inquiries are confidential.
For Campaigns: Share the race, the subject, and your timeline. Alex will recommend the right tier and scope.
For Institutions and Organizations: Describe the position, the candidate pool, and any areas of particular concern. Reports can be structured to align with your committee’s review process.
For Concerned Citizens: Identify the official or candidate you’d like researched, the decision you’re informing, and any specific issues that matter most to you.