Project

Appointed as Policy Analyst, Racial Equity, Center for Law and Social Policy

Program

ACLS Leading Edge Fellowships

PhD field of study

PhD, Cultural Anthropology, Northwestern University

Position Description

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a national, nonpartisan, anti-poverty organization advancing policy solutions that work for people with low incomes and people of color. They advocate for public policies and programs at the federal, state, and local levels with the goals of eliminating poverty, improving the lives of people with low incomes, and advancing racial and economic justice. The Policy Analyst will support one or more CLASP teams in their understanding of the historical context that has created today’s inequities and policies and in effectively incorporating this knowledge into their policy analysis, advocacy, and technical assistance. This role will help increase institutional knowledge and capacity for CLASP staff by participating in the creation and implementation of racial equity trainings and culture-building activities.