Spotlight on Research Associate Aysha Jerald
Aysha Jerald is PPA’s newest Research Associate I. She has experience as a teacher and researcher and is passionate about developing policies that improve people’s lives and promote equity. She...
ViewThroughout the year, we like to share each of our success stories. Each news item is an opportunity to learn about an important topic or finding, discover something new about one of our team members, or keep up to date with the research activities in our office. Below you can find our most recent postings.
Spotlight on Policy Associate Maddie Thomas
Keep an eye on Maddie Thomas, PPA’s first policy associate. She comes from a family of educators who fostered and developed curiosity and the desire to learn. Her novel college...
ViewSpotlight on Senior Research Associate Dr. Rebecca Frausel
Senior Research Associate Rebecca Frausel joined Public Policy Associates two years ago and quickly became a valued researcher in our largest policy areas, studying early childhood education and child care...
ViewSpotlight on Research Associate Calandra Reichel
Research Associate Calandra Reichel brings strong qualitative research skills to her work at Public Policy Associates with experience that includes data collection and analysis, survey design, and reporting. She values...
ViewSpotlight on Rackham Graduate Intern Daisy Haas
Public Policy Associates intern Daisy Haas is a fourth-year Ph.D. student in chemistry at the University of Michigan. They have passions for chemistry, education, and improving STEM education through research...
ViewSpotlight on Sr. Research Associate Dirk Zuschlag
Senior Research Associate Dirk Zuschlag, Ph.D., has been a lawyer, teacher, and policy researcher. He received gubernatorial appointments to two terms on Michigan’s State Teacher Tenure Commission, and for years...
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