Experience

ThinkTennessee

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy and Research Director

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  • Leads ThinkTennessee’s economic research, priorities, and advocacy campaigns • Leads ThinkTennessee’s economic research, priorities, and advocacy campaigns



Economic Policy Institute

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tax and Budget Analyst

  • Jan 2016 - May 2020

  • Developed Economic Policy Institute (EPI) tax and budget agenda; ensured objectives and research shaped relevant policy debates, including annual congressional budget and appropriations process• Analyzed data and authored reports on taxes, financialization, infrastructure and other public investments, model federal tax and budget plans, early childcare and education, health care, and poverty• Built relationships with lawmakers and staff to advance EPI policy agenda; advised, fielded questions, and provided direct technical assistance and written testimony on economic policy • Published written op-eds, blog posts, and other documents accessible to advocates and the media• Responded to print, radio, and television media to interpret economic data and policies for the public• Built relationships with coalitions, other national organizations, and advocacy groups