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
Managing Director
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James Sullivan
Gilbert F. Schaefer College 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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David Phillips
Associate Research Professor of Economics
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Patrick Turner
Assistant Research Professor of Economics
Staff
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Becca Brough
Research Associate
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Connor Chapkis
Research Associate
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Maryellen Driscoll
Program Assistant
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Rachel Fulcher Dawson
Associate Director of Research Operations
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Fran Gallagher
Project Development Manager
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Jenny Geris
Dissemination Associate
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Colleen Jankowski
Cohort Management Specialist
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Christopher Kelly
Research Associate
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Katie Kuka
Associate Director of Administration
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Carlie Lamke
Research Associate
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Leigh Lynes
External Relations Specialist
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Emily Merola
Research Associate
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Brendan Perry
Project Design Manager
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Brady Ruffing
Finance and Grants Administration Associate
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Melissa Westphal Benefiel
Fund Development Specialist
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Seth Zissette
Senior Research Associate
Undergraduate Research Assistants
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Megan Allen
Research Operations
Major: Business Analytics, Economics
Class of 2022
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Levi Bognar
Research Operations
Major: Economics
Class of 2021
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Josie Donlon
Research Operations
Major: International Economics, Spanish
Class of 2022
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Charles Hanzel
Research Operations
Major: Economics
Class of 2021
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Sean McConville
Research Operations
Major: Economics, Political Science
Class of 2021
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Brigid Meisenbacher
Project Development
Major: Economics, Mathematics, German
Class of 2022
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Tess Monahan
Project Development
Major: Economics, Global Affairs, Poverty Studies
Class of 2022
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Graham Ryan
Research Operations
Major: Economics, Philosophy, Politics
Class of 2022
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Erin Swope
Marketing, Communications, & Administration
Major: Accountancy, International Economics
Class of 2022