People
We believe that rigorous research is a powerful means to an end to poverty. Our research is conducted by Notre Dame faculty and an interdisciplinary network of scholars from across the country, and is supported by a team of research, project development, and administrative professionals and undergraduate interns. We have in common a deep belief in human dignity and a commitment to excellence in our research methods.
Leadership
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William Evans
Keough-Hesburgh Professor of Economics, LEO Co-founder
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Heather Reynolds
Michael L. Smith Managing Director
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James Sullivan
Professor of Economics, LEO Co-founder
LEO Faculty
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Mary Kate Batistich
Assistant Research Professor of Economics
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Robert Collinson
Wilson Family LEO Assistant Professor of Economics
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Sarah Kroeger
Assistant Research Professor of Economics
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Chris Mills
Wilson Family LEO Assistant Professor of Economics
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David Phillips
Research Professor of Economics
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Jonathan Tebes
Assistant Research Professor of Economics
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Patrick Turner
Assistant Research Professor of Economics
Staff
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Mariana Aguilar
Finance and Grants Associate
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Alex Bacon
Research Associate
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Patrick Borders
Dissemination Associate
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Manuela Casti Yeagley
Faculty Affiliate and Data Manager
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Laura Connelly
Assistant Director of Poverty Research Fellows
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Emily Davis
Graduate Assistant
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Kathryn Desai
External Relations Specialist
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Ana Erdel
Replication Research Manager
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Jennifer Fortener
Finance and Grants Administration Associate
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Rachel Fulcher Dawson
Associate Director of Dissemination and Policy
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Fran Gallagher
Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships
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Regina Gesicki
Poverty Research Fellows Specialist
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Laura Gonsiorek
Associate Director of Administration
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Maura Hogaboom
Research Associate
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Aaron Jalca
Research Associate
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Katie Kuka
Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives
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Frederick LaBrecque
Project Development Manager
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Bridget Lautaru
Events Management Specialist
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Reid Ljungholm
Finance Administrative Assistant
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Leigh Lynes
Project Manager, Notre Dame Poverty Initiative
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Rebecca Margolit
Research Associate
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Kayla Melander
Administrative Coordinator
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Lily Morrell
Research Associate
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Nicholas Nguyen
Research Associate
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Emily Nye
Undergraduate and Personnel Specialist
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Max Olander
Research Associate
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Grace Ortuzar
Graduate Assistant
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Jill Pentimonti
Director Research Advancement, Federal Relations
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Brendan Perry
Head of Research Operations
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Abigail Roeder
FACTS Project Manager
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Jennifer Tomshack
Partnership Program Manager
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Jenna Trethewey
Administrative Coordinator, Notre Dame Poverty Initiative
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Charlie Whipple
Research Associate
Undergraduate Research Assistants
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Seoyoon Ahn
Research Operations
Major: Economics
Class of 2024
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Clara Grillo
Research Operations
Major: Economics, Chinese
Class of 2024
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Allie Huller
Research Operations
Major: Economics
Class of 2025
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Halle Keane
Business Operations
Major: Economics, Spanish
Class of 2025
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Colleen Lipa
Research Operations
Major: ACMS and Economics
Class of 2024
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Theodore (Teddy) Maginn
Research Operations
Major: Economics, Applied Mathematics
Class of 2024
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Leah Moody
Project Development
Major: Economics, Philosophy
Class of 2025
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Kathryn Muchnick
Policy and Impact
Major: English, Economics
Class of 2025
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Annabelle Sauer
Research Design
Major: Economics
Class of 2025
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Bridget Schippers
Federal Relations
Major: Economics
Class of 2024
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Ethan VonHedemann
Research Operations
Major: Economics
Class of 2025