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 of Strategic Initiatives

Dr. Jennifer Medlock
Director of Research

Janine King
Controller

Dr. Nicole Glenn
Research & Policy Manager

Rachel Carr
Research & Policy Manager

Shannon McInnes
Business Initiatives Manager

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

Jonah Elke
Senior Associate, Research & Advocacy

Dr. Adriana Appau
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Caillie Pritchard
Senior Research & Policy Associate

Eric VanSpronsen
Senior Research & Policy Associate

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

Dr. Fatima Mustafa
Data Management Analyst

Meryn Severson Mason
Data Management Analyst

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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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Sarah Andrews
Research & Policy Associate

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Dr. Troy Rhoades
Communications & Government Relations

Tony Ho
IT Specialist

Courtney Lundy
Research Project Administrator

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Krystal Brass
Executive Assistant