Our Team
Meet the staff who works together to advance evidence-backed ideas and policies that promote strong, stable, and broad-based economic growth.
Policymaking Through Research and Collaboration
Our staff bridge academia and policy-making by conducting original research while facilitating the exchange of ideas between scholars and lawmakers to promote evidence-based policymaking. Some employees at Equitable Growth are represented by NPEU-IFPTE Local 70 (opens in a new tab).
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Shayna Strom (opens in a new tab)
President and CEO
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Jessica Presher (opens in a new tab)
Senior Director of Finance, HR, and Operations
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Elena Waskey (opens in a new tab)
Senior Director, Communications and Marketing
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Gina Salerno (opens in a new tab)
Director of Development
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Colleen Harwood (opens in a new tab)
Senior Manager, Grant Operations
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Korin Davis (opens in a new tab)
Academic Programs Director
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Christian Edlagan (opens in a new tab)
Associate Director of Academic Engagement
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Farmata Fall (opens in a new tab)
Associate Director, Finance
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Shanteal Lake (opens in a new tab)
Senior Manager, Events and External Engagement
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Kimberly De Guzman (opens in a new tab)
Senior Digital Marketing Associate
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Maria Monroe (opens in a new tab)
Associate Director, Digital Strategy
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Sanjay Supan (opens in a new tab)
Project Manager, Academic Research
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Kaley Kawi (opens in a new tab)
Development Coordinator
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Madison Moore (opens in a new tab)
Senior Communications Manager
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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David S. Mitchell (opens in a new tab)
Senior Fellow
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Megan Rivera (opens in a new tab)
Fellow, Policy and Advocacy
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Christopher Bangert-Drowns (opens in a new tab)
Senior Research Associate
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Chris Clayton (opens in a new tab)
Government Affairs Associate
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Emilie Openchowski (opens in a new tab)
Senior Manager, Editorial
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Lily Roberts (opens in a new tab)
Vice President for Policy and Programs
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
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Justin Singleton (opens in a new tab)
Operations Manager
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
Work With Us
Join Equitable Growth and help build a fairer, more inclusive economy. Every role drives meaningful change. Explore our openings and see where your skills can make an impact.