About Us We advance equitable outcomes through evidence, research, and collaboration supporting effective public policy and community well-being. Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition was compiled from the source by ChatGPT and lightly edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part1.html Urban Institute 37864a5c-04bd-44c7-a12d-413086d66c30 Conduct research and provide evidence informing decisions improving lives and strengthening communities. Executive Leadership Provide overall strategic direction, operational leadership, and organizational management. Sarah Rosen Wartell President. Mary K. Cunningham Senior Vice President, Research and Programs. Yasmin Kazzaz Chief Operations Officer and Vice President, Human Resources. Erin Jones Kundolf Chief Business Development Officer. Research and Program Vice Presidents Lead major research divisions and programmatic initiatives. Gregory Acs Vice President, Tax and Income Supports Division. Rekha Balu Vice President, Center for Equity and Community Impact. Jocelyn Fontaine Vice President, Strategic Program Development. Sarah Gillespie Vice President, Housing and Communities Division. Tracy Gordon Vice President, Tax Policy. Signe-Mary McKernan Vice President, Family and Financial Well-Being Division. David Pitts Vice President, Justice and Safety Division. Tracey A. Rutnik Vice President, Research to Action Lab. Tisamarie Sherry Vice President, Health Policy Division. Senior Management Oversee communications, technology, finance, grants, operations, and institutional functions. Shrita Hernandez Chief Communications Officer. Graham MacDonald Chief Information Officer. Joell Miller Vice President, Program Operations. Tracey Patillo Johnson Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis. Matthew A. Rogers Chief of Staff and Vice President. Susan Skinner Vice President, Grants and Contracts. Jim Taylor Chief Institutional Health and Culture Officer. Sarah Trumble Vice President, Government Affairs and Counsel. Institute Fellows Provide senior subject-matter expertise supporting research and policy analysis. Celina Barrios-Millner Institute Fellow. Robert Berenson Institute Fellow. Linda J. Blumberg Institute Fellow. Elizabeth T. Boris Institute Fellow. Board of Trustees Provide governance oversight, fiduciary responsibility, and strategic guidance. Annette L. Nazareth Chair. Raphael W. Bostic Vice Chair. Diana Farrell Vice Chair. W. Matthew Kelly Vice Chair. J. Adam Abram Trustee. Rosie Allen-Herring Trustee. Margaret Anadu Trustee. Roy L. Austin Trustee. Kenneth Bacon Trustee. Karan Bhatia Trustee. Jay Carney Trustee. Shaun Donovan Trustee. Edward L. Glaeser Trustee. John Goodman Trustee. Antonia Hernández Trustee. Heather Higginbottom Trustee. Ruth Marcus Trustee. Mary J. Miller Trustee. Michael A. Nutter Trustee. Eduardo J. Padrón Trustee. M. Lee Pelton Trustee. John W. Rowe Trustee. Patti B. Saris Trustee. Arthur I. Segel Trustee. Ashley Swearengin Trustee. David A. Thomas Trustee. Marta Tienda Trustee. Policy Leadership Council Urban Institute’s Policy Leadership Council members serve as thought partners to Urban’s leaders and researchers. The council is made up of community, business, and policy leaders who advise Urban annually about our research priorities, expanding our reach and evaluating the impact of our work. Members also help identify new research opportunities that can meet the needs of advocates, practitioners, local governments, philanthropists, business leaders, and other changemakers. ^^ Membership to the Policy Leadership Council begins at a $10,000 annual commitment. Members’ financial support provides Urban with flexible resources, allowing us to anticipate and respond to emerging policy issues with timely analysis. William B. Alsup, III Policy Leadership Council member. Margaret Anadu Policy Leadership Council member. Afsaneh and Michael Beschloss Policy Leadership Council members. Alexander R. M. Boyle Policy Leadership Council member. Katherine Bradley Policy Leadership Council member. Cheryl Cohen Effron Policy Leadership Council member. Robert and Arlene Kogod Family Foundation Policy Leadership Council member. Jim and Carolyn Millstein Policy Leadership Council members. Hans Morris Policy Leadership Council member. Shekar Narasimhan Policy Leadership Council member. Andrew Pincus Policy Leadership Council member. Robert C. Pozen Policy Leadership Council member. Robert Price Policy Leadership Council member. Jonathan Rose Policy Leadership Council member. Charles Rossotti Policy Leadership Council member. Leslie B. Samuels Policy Leadership Council member. Leonard D. Schaeffer Policy Leadership Council member. Michael Schler Policy Leadership Council member. Esta Stecher Policy Leadership Council member. Robert Stewart Policy Leadership Council member. Ava and Mark Zandi Policy Leadership Council members. A just and equitable society where all people have the opportunity to thrive. db2f9bbf-810d-4c3c-a8e2-107addc1db16 To provide data and evidence that help advance upward mobility, improve the well-being of people and places, and strengthen public policy and practice. 6b83d535-9320-4eeb-9139-53f737c2cbd8 Equity Advance fairness and inclusion by focusing research and analysis on reducing disparities and improving outcomes for underserved communities. Integrity Maintain independence, objectivity, and transparency in research methods, analysis, and communication. Excellence Produce high-quality research and actionable insights supporting informed decision-making. Collaboration Engage partners across sectors to share knowledge, align efforts, and improve collective impact. Impact Translate research into practical solutions improving programs, policies, and community outcomes. Evidence Generate rigorous data and analysis informing policy, practice, and investment decisions improving social and economic outcomes. 4eeffc31-3751-408e-b5f0-5058dfa5b257 1 Policymakers Use research findings to design and implement effective public policies. Community Organizations Apply evidence to improve services and outcomes for the populations they serve. Researchers Contribute knowledge advancing understanding of social and economic conditions. Research Conduct multidisciplinary research producing reliable data and insights addressing complex social and economic challenges. f3f0c262-aa65-4c43-a1fa-e97768287470 1.1 Dissemination Share research findings through publications, tools, and engagement enabling stakeholders to apply evidence in decision-making. 3433135b-dd96-4d6d-a4ac-d256b60687ab 1.2 Capacity Strengthen the ability of governments, organizations, and communities to use data and evidence effectively. 43597f10-1961-4205-ae71-21b0fe4cc559 2 Government Agencies Improve performance and accountability through evidence-based management. Philanthropic Organizations Invest resources supporting data-driven solutions improving community outcomes. Training Provide technical assistance and professional development enabling stakeholders to build data and analytic capacity. abf4a3a8-7e5e-4a2a-bbcf-2b4b4d82513d 2.1 Tools Develop data platforms and analytic tools supporting accessible and actionable information. 6ed0c61d-ddcb-4297-9914-cee1a86ac5df 2.2 Collaboration Foster partnerships aligning stakeholders around shared goals and coordinated action. 8cb10565-71c9-4ea3-a2d2-6d85309e3076 3 Community Members Participate in collaborative initiatives shaping solutions addressing local needs. Public and Private Partners Coordinate resources and expertise advancing collective impact. Engagement Engage stakeholders in dialogue and joint planning improving program design and implementation. bb830232-b9ed-43c1-8c78-72b8445af26c 3.1 Partnerships Establish formal partnerships supporting sustained collaboration and shared accountability. da13e3c6-37ef-4e0a-b004-cbd13f0912de 3.2 2026-04-22 https://www.urban.org/about/mission-and-values Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net