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IS SHAPED BY POLICY.
FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE IN AMERICA
Our Story
As fellow Americans, we recognized the challenges with accessing relevant information and data necessary to understand and evaluate today’s pressing issues, many of which are shaped by policy. This trend has left many of us silent and unengaged.
We decided to make a difference by helping refocus the American conversation with facts-first, 360° perspectives.
Our Mission
…is to research, analyze and publish facts-first, easy-to-digest policy content that helps educate our youth, engage the American public and support policymakers in understanding and intercepting policy issues.
Our Vision
We envision a future where sound policy improves the quality of life in America.
WE SERVE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC
Strengthening voter participation by providing greater access to short-form, easy to digest policy information and streamlining communication with elected officials.
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impact
Everything Policy helps make sense of the crucial policy behind America’s most pressing issues.
We remain committed to maintaining a 360° perspective in helping to prioritize, assess and track progress of policies that impact our daily lives.
We remain committed to maintaining a 360° perspective in helping to prioritize, assess and track progress of policies that impact our daily lives.
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our team
We are optimistic about the future of America and proud to be part of it. Our goal is to surround ourselves with others who possess an extensive set of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
We believe the system can work and have come together to help inform and inspire others. Our goal is to encourage meaningful dialogue, participation and action in the policy that shapes the world around us.
Are you passionate about the importance and relevance of policy’s impact in our daily lives?
We believe the system can work and have come together to help inform and inspire others. Our goal is to encourage meaningful dialogue, participation and action in the policy that shapes the world around us.
Are you passionate about the importance and relevance of policy’s impact in our daily lives?
Ashley Martin
Director of Development
Ashley’s educational background includes a Bachelors of Arts degree in English from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Arts from American Military University. She also holds an American Bar Association Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Gainesville State College, along with eight years of honorable service to the U.S. Navy. With 20 years of fundraising experience, she’s secured more than $60 million across various sectors, and firmly believes that the human experience depends on interconnectedness as life requires citizens to become more informed, more efficient, and united for an enhanced quality of life in our communities.
Lee Carpenter
Grant Writing
Since 1980 Lee Carpenter has been working with faculty and interdisciplinary faculty teams on funding searches and approaches to funders, proposal development, and proposal submission. She has both participated in and coordinated the development of large-scale research proposals for NSF and NIH centers and training programs, including identifying potential partners and related resources that would strengthen a proposal's funding potential. She has worked on successful proposals to the Pew Charitable Trusts, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and W. T. Grant Foundation, among others.
Debbie McManus
Director of Operations
As the Director of Operations at Everything Policy, Debbie oversees the nonprofit's initiatives to research and publish nonpartisan policy content that educates and engages the public. With experience in nonprofit management and community affairs, she is dedicated to making policy issues accessible and understandable for all audiences. Her previous roles have included community outreach and support in educational settings, reinforcing her commitment to impactful public service.
Kim Owens
Policy Education Program
Kim Owens has been teaching AP United States Government and Politics at Shaker Heights High School since 2002. She has been involved with the AP Reading since 2003 and for the last eight years has served as the Assistant to the Chief Reader. She is a former member of the Curriculum Design and Assessment Committee, as well as a former member of the Test Development Committee for both the legacy and resigned AP Exams. Currently she provides support to AP teachers as the moderator of the online AP U.S. Government and Politics Teacher Community and as an endorsed consultant for the College Board. She is a contributing author for the first AP edition of American Politics and Government Today published by Norton. She has a degree in economics, with a minor in political science, from the University of Michigan and received her Master in Curriculum and Instruction from Cleveland State University.
Danielle Stewart
Director of Corporate Communications
Danielle is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience spanning across Marketing, Public Relations and Customer Advocacy. At Everything Policy, she oversees corporate communications, and in her free time enjoys exploring the best local restaurants with her son and husband.
Robert Holahan
Research Content Lead
Robert Holahan is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Binghamton University (SUNY), where his teaching and research focuses on environmental policy and economics. He earned his PhD in Political Science at Indiana University, working with Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom, and his MA and BA in Economics at Washington University in St. Louis. He enjoys camping in the Adirondacks with his dog and wife, and is a big fan of the Minnesota Twins.
Dr. William Bianco
Research Director
Dr. William Bianco received his PhD in Political Science from the University of Rochester. He is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Indiana Political Analytics Workshop at Indiana University. His current research is on representation, political identities, and the politics of scientific research.
Jon Kaiman
Board Member
As a board member of Everything Policy, Jon brings extensive experience in public service, having served as Deputy County Executive for Suffolk County and Special Advisor to Governor Cuomo during the Superstorm Sandy recovery effort. With a background in local government and law, he is dedicated to promoting accessible policy education and fostering informed civic engagement. His commitment to community development is rooted in his years of leadership in various governmental roles, including Town Supervisor of North Hempstead. Jon earned his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra Law School and a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard.
Jason McKibbin
Co-Founder Board Member
As a co-founder and volunteer on the Executive Steering Committee of Everything Policy, Jason is dedicated to creating nonpartisan, accessible policy content that educates students and informs policymakers. With over 20 years of experience across diverse industries including SaaS, machine learning, medical devices, and logistics, he leverages his extensive background in leadership and strategic development to promote understanding of crucial policy issues. His mission is to foster sound decision-making that improves the quality of life in America, ensuring that everyone has access to unbiased information on important topics.
Bill Loss
Co-Founder Board Member
As co-founder and Board member of Everything Policy, Bill provides over 30 years of experience in driving innovation and bringing meaningful impact to a breadth of industries. His diverse background in building and scaling teams, while focusing on delivering sustainable, long-term value, helps ensure organizational continuity. Bill is passionate about the effects of public policy in our daily lives and actively supports nonprofits that assist individuals who serve our country, people with disabilities, and those promoting wildlife and environmental sustainability.
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November 7, 2024
The Who, When, and Why of Vote Counting
America’s elections are administered locally by tens of thousands of government employees and citizen-volunteers. This decentralized process sometimes makes people worry about the possibility of fraud. If there is so much leeway for state and local election boards to select people, and administer rules and procedures, to what degree can Americans trust the process?
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October 31, 2024
Vote By Mail
Voting by mail used to be considered a practice mostly for the elderly, disabled, or military members. In the post-pandemic era, many Americans vote by mail or by placing their ballot in a drop box. However, the rules governing these practices vary widely across America’s states.
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October 31, 2024
Voter Identification
Voter ID laws are described by their supporters as a way to ensure that only eligible citizens cast votes. Opponents see these laws as a barrier to voting. This brief answers several questions, including: Which states have ID laws? What kinds of people lack a photo ID? Do states without voter ID laws have higher documented rates of voter fraud?
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