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Boise State University

Idaho Policy Institute

Boise

IDAHO POLICY INSTITUTE

1910 University Drive
MS 1935
Boise, ID 83725

Ph:  208-426-2848

Email:  ipi@boisestate.edu

Member since:

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ABOUT

The mission, vision, and values of the Idaho Policy Institute drives their work to ensure they meet the School of Public Service’s directive to embody the role of public servants.

Idaho Policy Institute’s staff, students, and faculty researchers provide objective research to inform decision making. They help public, private, and nonprofit leaders use evidence-based practices to overcome challenges and navigate change. Innovation and a commitment to public service guides their research. All research is done with the goal to meet current and critical needs in communities.

EMPLOYEES

  • Vanessa Fry, PhD,  Director and Associate Research Professor
  • Valerie Hayes, Management Assistant 
  • Cheong Kim, PhD, Research Scholar
  • Matthew May, PhD, Research Scholar and SPS Survey Research Director
  • Benjamin Larsen, PhD, Research Scholar
  • Lantz McGinnis-Brown, PhD, Research Associate
  • McAllister Hall, Research Assoc. and Mgr. of Student Engagement
  • more…

ACTIVITIES

  • Interactive Dashboards
  • Economic Impact studies
  • Compensation surveys
  • Economic analysis
  • Cost of Living comparisons
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Property tax analysis
  • Public policy research
  • SWOT analysis
  • Financial modeling
  • more…

PUBLICATIONS

View Idaho Policy Institute’s projects and clients here.