by Grace Baron | May 9, 2025
Dan Springer serves as the Chief Operating Officer for MFA Program Management, a firm that specializes in managing large complex construction projects. In this role, he provides strategic direction and leadership across all daily operations, including human resources...
by Jason Demetri | Mar 15, 2024
Brian Straessle is the President of the Sycamore Institute, an independent, nonpartisan public policy research center for Tennessee. Drawing on broad policy expertise and years of communication experience, he helps decision-makers and advocates across the political...
by Jason Demetri | Mar 15, 2024
Mandy Spears is the Executive Vice President of the Sycamore Institute, an independent, nonpartisan public policy research center for Tennessee. A seasoned policy expert and strategic thinker, Mandy is a trusted guide to elected officials, journalists, and citizens...
by Jason Demetri | Mar 15, 2024
Grace Baron serves as the Director of External Relations at the Sycamore Institute, an independent, nonpartisan public policy research center for Tennessee. She is interested in reducing polarization by making complex ideas and data accessible to a wide audience and...
by Grace Baron | Aug 21, 2024
Amy Goode is the Development and Operations Manager of The Sycamore Institute, an independent, nonpartisan public policy research center for Tennessee. A Tennessee native, Goode has dedicated her career to serving her community. In her work as the Development and...
