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Public Wise brings together an experienced group of individuals from the public sector, research and organizing.
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Christina Baal-Owens

Executive Director
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Eli Szenes-Strauss

Political Director
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Jessica Hall

Operations Director
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Jessie Kalbfeld, PhD

Research Director
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Katelyn Israelski

Chief of Staff
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Maria Javier

Chief Information Officer
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Research

Sara Moore, PhD

Deputy Research Director
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Carolyn Reyes, PhD

Senior Research Associate
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Ella Wind, PhD

Senior Research Associate
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Partnerships

Emilomo Mwendapole

Partnerships Manager
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Political

Gabriela Rivera

Deputy Political Director
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Communications + Digital

Mark Cruz

Data Steward
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