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
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
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
Emilie Bassi
Research & Policy Associate
Falynn Bilyk
Research & Policy Associate
Joud Nour Eddin
Research & Policy Associate
Sarah Andrews
Research & Policy Associate
Dr. Troy Rhoades
Communications & Government Relations
Tony Ho
IT Specialist
Courtney Lundy
Research Project Administrator
Krystal Brass
Executive Assistant