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.
Senior Leadership Team
Kristine Williamson
President & CEO

Jody Wolfe
Director of Strategic Initiatives

Jennifer Medlock
Director of Research

Janine King
Controller

Nicole Glenn
Research & Policy Manager

Rachel Carr
Research & Policy Manager

Shannon McInnes
Business Initiatives Manager
Research & Policy Team

Adriana Appau
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Caillie Pritchard
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Eric VanSpronsen
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Jonah Elke
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Kiran Gurm
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Matthew Russell
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Maxine Myre
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Thea Luig
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Fatima Mustafa
Data Management Analyst

Meryn Severson Mason
Data Management Analyst

Emilie Bassi
Research & Policy Associate

Falynn Bilyk
Research & Policy Associate

Joud Nour Eddin
Research & Policy Associate

Sarah Andrews
Research & Policy Associate
Corporate Services Team

Courtney Lundy
Research Project Administrator

Krystal Brass
Executive Assistant

Troy Rhoades
Communications & Government Relations

Tony Ho
IT Specialist