Indiana University Public Policy Institute

At PPI, our reach extends well beyond Central Indiana. PPI Director Thomas Guevara spoke to fellows from the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation on Friday in Fort Wayne about the state of Indiana's economy. Tom joined other speakers at the event, including Brenda Gerber Vincent, State Senator Travis Holdman, State Rep. Doug Miller, Eric Doden, Patricia Miller, and Ryan Twiss. Photo credit: MDLF

At PPI, we work for organizations at every level, from national to neighborhood-level groups. Staff members from our Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy recently hosted a data retreat for organizations working to address the root causes of violence in Indianapolis. We were excited to work with passionate grassroots organizations to help build data capacity for their Elevation grant-funded programs.

Thomas Guevara presenting the work of the IU Public Policy Institute at the IUPUI Research Networking Social.

Very proud to see IU Public Policy Director and O'Neill Lecturer Thomas Guevara appointed to the Board of Directors of the Indiana Secondary Market for Education Loans. INVestEd provides education financing solutions, financial literacy support, and college planning resources for Hoosier students. Learn more about how Guevara will help guide INVestEd via the link below. https://lnkd.in/ghKDGn9Z

Our final top project of 2023 is a report completed by our Manufacturing Policy Initiative's director Sameeksha Desai for the National Association of Manufacturers - NAM about how to make the U.S. healthcare supply chain more resilient to future disruptions. Listen to the findings via the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs's O'Neill Speaks podcast at https://bit.ly/3NDFXWG and r read the report via https://bit.ly/3NC448c

As we continue reflecting on our top projects of 2023, we're reminded of our commitment to address topics that impact society. In May, our Center for Health & Justice Research created a policy brief about the effects of maternal incarceration on child health. Read the brief via: https://bit.ly/48KMasj

As 2023 comes to a close, the research and data teams at PPI are proud of the work we've done during the past 12 months. That includes projects like the recently released economic impact analysis for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Learn more and read the report via: https://bit.ly/3v7rvzT

“We are proud to once again partner with Indianapolis Motor Speedway to analyze the economic impact of their iconic events and facilities, which are the result of many more events, more race teams, and more attendance, especially at the world-famous Indianapolis 500,“ says PPI Director Tom Guevara. "This study demonstrates the incredible reach of IMS races and entertainment that goes well beyond the Central Indiana region.”

We are thrilled to announce Monroe County Prosecutor Erika Oliphant as the 2023 recipient of our John L. Krauss Award for Public Policy Innovation, in recognition of her work promoting equitable justice in Monroe County, Indiana. Oliphant's office has partnered with the Monroe County branch of the NAACP and Paul H. O’Neill Professor Eric Grommon to take a closer look at decisions made in her own office as people make their way through the criminal justice system—and the potential impacts those decisions have on racial and ethnic disparities in Monroe County. To read more about their partnership, visit https://bit.ly/48iXZpU/

We are excited to announce a new report created by Manufacturing Policy Initiative Director Sameeksha Desai for the National Association of Manufacturers - NAM that focuses on ways to improve resiliency in the health care supply chain so manufacturers can be better prepared for and know how to adapt to future supply chain challenges. Read more about key takeaways and areas of opportunity in the release below. #healthcare  #manufacturingnews #pandemicpreparedness #resiliency #economy #supplychain https://lnkd.in/gX2bmfrx