by Jason Demetri | Mar 15, 2024
Brian Straessle is the President of the Sycamore Institute, an independent, nonpartisan public policy research center for Tennessee. As a public policy generalist and veteran communicator, he helps to equip decision-makers and advocates from all perspectives with...
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...
by Grace Baron | Oct 30, 2024
Josiah Hoss is a policy analyst at the Sycamore Institute. Josiah is motivated by connecting everyday people with quality—be it food, information, or services. He was born in southwest Louisiana and raised between the Mississippi Delta and southwestern Tennessee. He...
