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 [email protected] Guide and support the Institute's research and public policy work to advance priorities related to: Foundations Good Jobs Private and Public Safety Nets Financial Drains
	Ashley Phillips, MPH, CHES Community Needs Analyst [email protected] Lead research related to community needs & evidence-based policy and programmatic solutions.
	Lauren Murfree, PhD Policy Analyst [email protected] Lead research and policy advocacy efforts related to housing, health, safety net programs, and other related areas.
	Deborah Fisher, M.Ed. Research Associate [email protected] Support research efforts across multiple policy areas, including coordination of community interviews.
	Zia Saylor Research & Communications Associate [email protected] Support research efforts across multiple policy areas and lead communications development.
	Marlon Cabrera Legislative Intern [email protected] Track legislation, support policy advocacy and community outreach, and contribute to research and communications efforts.
	Leslie Lara Legislative Intern [email protected] Track legislation, support policy advocacy and community outreach, and contribute to research and communications efforts.