Directory

Tom Staines is a data analyst with the Education Policy Initiative. He joined EPI after obtaining his MPP at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of…

As a member of the Ford School Graduate Career Services Team, Casey works to develop, cultivate, and manage relationships and recruitment activities with government agencies, international organizations, non-profits, and the private sector to benefit…

Annie Taylor is a data analyst with the Education Policy Initiative. Her work at EPI focuses on early childhood projects, including designing and implementing research agendas for universal preschool programs in the Boston area. She joined EPI after…

As director, Peter works with Ford School students to discover future career paths, navigate their career journey, and develop/enhance professional competencies and skills.

Qia Yang is a data programmer for the Education Policy Initiative at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. His primary work is to maintain the Michigan Education Data Center, import data from the State of Michigan and…

Dr. Adams-Santos is a qualitative researcher who centers questions of sexuality, intimacy, and belonging in the digital era; in particular, how individuals navigate the racial, gender, and sexual politics of digital and urban landscapes in their search for intimacy and community.

Katie is a PhD student in Public Policy and Economics. An Active Duty Major in the United States Air Force with a background in the talent management enterprise, Katie's interests lie in labor economics and public policy, particularly as they apply…

Catalina is a joint doctoral student in the departments of Public Policy and Sociology. Prior to coming to Michigan, Catalina completed a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance at the University of Minnesota and…

Clary Baudraz is a MPP student at the Ford School. A committed global social justice advocate, empathetic leader, and curious learner at heart, she cares about developing intercultural and interdisciplinary dialogue for social and political impact,…

Micah is a PhD student in Public Policy & Economics and an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. He studies the effects of geography and public policy on economic inequality and mobility, with a particular interest in education and housing. Previously, he…

Nicholas is a joint Ph.D. student in Public Policy and Political Science at the University of Michigan, studying the measurement of ideological preferences and trust in political institutions. He holds an MPP with a concentration in analysis methods…

Saheel Chodavadia is a PhD Student in Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan; his current research interests are in development and labor economics.Saheel previously worked as a Pre-Doctoral Fellow at the Harvard Business School.…

Alvin Christian is a joint PhD student in Economics and Public Policy. His research interests include the economics of education, gender, and the family. Previously, he worked as a Research Assistant at Brown University and MDRC. He graduated from…

Jared Cory is a joint PhD student in Public Policy and Political Science. His research interests include policy implementation, organizational behavior, and policy diffusion.  He is also interested in studying criminal policies’ effects on local…

Asher Dvir-Djerassi is a joint Ph.D. candidate in Sociology and Public Policy.  He is a Fellow at the Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics, where he works closely with the Wealth and Mobility (WAM) Study. As a Population Center Trainee, he has been…

Jared is interested in issues of poverty and inequality, especially the role of education in social stratification; the role of research in public policy; and quantitative methodology. After completing his MPP at University of Michigan, he worked at…

Alexander Fertig received a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Wesleyan University and an MPA from the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs. His current research interests are in development economics and political…

Xavier is a joint doctoral student in Sociology and Public Policy. His research looks broadly at how legal and organizational structures impact gender construction in schools. He is interested in how static identity categories used in state-level…

Jane Furey is a PhD student in Public Policy and Sociology, with interests in inequality, education, social policy and quantitative methods. She previously worked at Abt Associates, where she focused on the evaluations of education and income…