Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute Staff

Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute staff members develop expertise in a wide array of areas affecting working families. Please contact any of the staff members to request more information on the Institute's work.

 

Erin Macey, PhD 

Director
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Guide and support the Institute's research and public policy work to advance priorities related to:

Ashley Phillips, MPH, CHES

Community Needs Analyst
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Lead research related to community needs & evidence-based policy and programmatic solutions.

Lauren Murfree, MPH, PhD 

Policy Analyst
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Lead research and policy advocacy efforts related to housing, health, safety net programs, and other related areas.

Olivia Smith, MPA

Tax and Budget Analyst
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Lead research related to tax and budget equity.
 

Deborah Fisher, M.Ed. 

Research Associate
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Support research efforts across multiple policy areas, including coordination of community interviews.
 

Zia Saylor, MSc 

Researcher & Communications Coordinator
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Support research efforts across multiple policy areas and lead communications development.
 

Sarah Conrad 

Policy Fellow

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Track legislation, support policy advocacy and community outreach, and contribute to research and communications efforts.

Roshawn Neal 

Policy Fellow
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Track legislation, support policy advocacy and community outreach, and contribute to research and communications efforts.