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
Associate Research Professor of Economics
Staff
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Mariana Aguilar
Finance and Grants Associate
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Seoyoon Ahn
Research Associate
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Tunde Ashola
Systems Engineer
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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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Hannah Darr
Partnership Program Manager
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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 Program Manager
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Rachel Fulcher Dawson
Senior Associate Director of Policy and Impact
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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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Cora Haskett
Research Associate
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Maura Hogaboom
Research Associate
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Marge Kelsey
Administrative Coordinator, Poverty Research Fellows
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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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Leigh Lynes
Assistant Director, Notre Dame Poverty Initiative
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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
Project Manager, Notre Dame Poverty Initiative
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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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Emmy Robison
Associate Director of Research Operations
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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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Mara Trionfero Lucas
Project Development Associate
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Charlie Whipple
Research Associate
Undergraduate Research Assistants
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Mary Curran
Policy and Impact
Major: Economics and Political Science
Class of 2026
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Abbey Donahue
Research Operations
Major: Economics
Class of 2025
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John Falger
Research Operations
Major: Economics and Applied & Computational Mathematics and Statistics
Class of 2025
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Nolan Fletes
Research Operations
Major: Economics
Class of 2026
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Molly Griffith
Policy and Impact
Major: Economics and Political Science
Class of 2026
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Allie Huller
Research Operations
Major: Economics and a Minor in Real Estate
Class of 2025
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Jack Kuka
Research Operations
Major: Economics and Marketing
Class of 2026
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Angel Lai
Research Operations
Major: Economics and Sociology
Class of 2025
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Edgar Lasa Lindo
Business Operations
Major: Business Analytics and Economics
Class of 2026
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Emma Leedy
Research Design
Major: Economics and Classics
Class of 2026
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Maeve Miller
Project Development
Major: Sociology & Spanish and a Minor in Accountancy
Class of 2026
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Tia Mittle
Policy and Impact
Major: Global Affairs and Political Science
Class of 2026
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Amelia Redell
Business Operations
Major: Strategic Management and Spanish
Class of 2026
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Anna Teerlinck
Research Operations
Major: Economics and Computer Science
Class of 2025
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Zach Zieleniewski
Policy and Impact
Major: Economics
Class of 2026