Meet Our Team

Meet our team at PolicyWise for Children & Families.

Together, we bring a wide range of skills and experiences. We are researchers, data experts, and community builders who are deeply committed to advancing action-ready research that strengthens the social and health systems supporting children and families.

We work across research, policy, and practice to find and share knowledge that leads to real change. Some of us focus on collecting and analyzing data, while others help turn that data into practical tools and resources.  No matter what our role is, we are all committed to developing effective social policy and practice to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and communities.

Kristine Williamson
President & CEO

Jody Wolfe
Director, Strategic Initiatives

Dr. Jennifer Medlock
Director, Research

Leslie Bergin
Director, Business &
Fund Development

Dr. Nicole Glenn
Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Rachel Carr
Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Shannon McInnes
Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Janine King
Controller

Dr. Adriana Appau
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Caillie Pritchard
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Jonah Elke, PolicyWise for Children & Families' Senior Associate for Research and Advocacy.

Jonah Elke
Senior Associate, Research & Advocacy

Kiran Gurm
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Dr. Matthew Russell
Senior Research & Policy Associate

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Dr. Maxine Myre
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Dr. Thea Luig
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Eric VanSpronsen
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Meryn Severson Mason
Data Management Analyst

Dr. Fatima Mustafa
Data Management Analyst

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Sarah Andrews
Research & Policy Associate

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Emilie Bassi
Research & Policy Associate

Falynn Bilyk
Research & Policy Associate

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Joud Nour Eddin
Research & Policy Associate

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Dr. Troy Rhoades
Communications & Government Relations

Courtney Lundy
Research Project Administrator

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Krystal Brass
Executive Assistant

Tony Ho
IT Specialist