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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Holly Kuzmich
Michael L. Smith Managing Director
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James Sullivan
Professor of Economics, LEO Co-founder
Senior Team
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April Doshier
Associate Director of Administration
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Rachel Fulcher Dawson
Director of Policy and Impact
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David Phillips
Research Professor of Economics, LEO Director of Research
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Emmy Robison
Associate Director of Research Operations
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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Chris Mills
Wilson Family LEO Assistant Professor of Economics
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Lauren Schechter
Assistant Research Professor of Economics
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Jonathan Tebes
Assistant Research Professor of Economics
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Patrick Turner
Assistant 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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Jackson Alexander
Graduate Assistant
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Alex Bacon
Research Associate
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Manuela Casti Yeagley
Assistant Director of Research Operations
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Brianna Della Valle
Strategic Partnerships Program Director
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Kathryn Desai
Assistant Director of Communications and Engagement
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Ana Erdel
Replication Research Manager
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John Falger
Research Associate
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Fran Gallagher
Assistant Director of Project Development
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Emily Giel
Assistant Director of Policy and Scale
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Julia Godfrey
Postdoc
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Paul Gramling
Research Design Manager
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Megan Griffin
External Relations Specialist
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Cora Haskett
Research Associate
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Mia Higgins
Events and Administration Program Manager
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Andrew Hoover
Graduate Assistant
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Anne Horcher
Assistant Director for Executive Operations
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Annelise Loveless
State Policy Associate
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Phelan Mahoney
Research Associate
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Kayla Melander
Policy and Impact Program Manager
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Lily Morrell
Senior Research Design Manager
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Andrea Morrow
Project Director for the Right at Home initiative
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Nicholas Nguyen
Research Associate
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Grace Ortuzar
Postdoc
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Eryn Ray
Operations Specialist
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Annabelle Sauer
Research Associate
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Nichole Sheperd
Graduate Assistant
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Ryan Swanson
Research Associate
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Maya Towns
Administrative Coordinator
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Mara Trionfero Lucas
Project Development Associate
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Arik Zintel
Research Design Manager