Director

is the director of IGPA. He is an expert on health law and policy, the role of the states, environmental policy, and science policy.

Administration

Photo of James PaulJim Paul is the assistant director of IGPA. He is responsible for overseeing the institute's operations, as well as all internal and external communications.

Photo of Joan SunseriJoan Sunseri, IGPA’s director of development, works with the University of Illinois Foundation to identify and obtain additional financial support for IGPA.

small photo of Jean BenefieldJean Benefield is the administrative assistant to Dr. Rich.

Thumbnail photo of Kathy HarringtonKathy Harrington Sullivan serves as a project coordinator and planner at IGPA.

Faculty

A photograph of Nathan B. Andersonstudies local government finance and property taxes. 

is an expert on state and local government finance as it relates to economic  development.

studies elections, political behavior, and political institutions.

compiles the U of I Flash Index, a monthly indicator of the Illinois economy.

studies issues related to the well-being of children and their families.

is director emeritus of IGPA and an expert on constitutional revision.

studies power system analysis, economics, and electric utility regulatory policy.

is an expert on provider reimbursement, medical malpractice, and quality transparency in health care.

is an expert on labor force issues and policies, and racial discrimination issues. 

is an internationally known expert in the field of urban and regional economic analysis.

Photo of Andrew Issermanstudies economic and demographic change and related policy issues.

is an expert on the economics of health care.

focuses her research on racial attitudes and segregation.

studies racial politics and the relationship between public opinion and policy making.

studies the relationships between workplace health care benefits and employee health.

is an expert on urban economics and real estate.

focuses on state and local public finance. He is an expert on property tax caps.

studies the economic impact of regulatory policy decisions.

is an expert on comparative state politics and government.

is the director of IGPA’s Center for Prevention Research and Development.

is an expert on social policies, including welfare, and public health insurance.

is an expert in campaign financing and political ethics.

directs IGPA's Office of Public Leadership and is an adjunct professor of law. He is an expert in state politics and in public school financing.

is an expert on energy and environmental policy issues. He once served as a deputy assistant secretary of the treasury.

Photo of Darren H. Lubotskyfocuses his research on the economic impact of social policy issues, particularly education and immigration.

served as President of the University of Illinois for 16 years. He is an expert on higher education issues.

Photo of Robert W. Resekis a former vice president for academic affairs at the University of Illinois and is an expert in economics.

Photo of Nicole Kazeeis an assistant professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She researches American politics and policymaking, focusing currently on state and national health reform.

Professional Staff

A photograph of John Browardevelops and teaches leadership programs to local government officials for the Office of Public Leadership.

is a specialist in labor relations at the Office of Public Leadership.

is director of the Center for Public Safety and Justice.

is special assistant to IGPA Distinguished Fellow and former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.

Academic Staff

A photograph of Michael R. Cheney.is a senior fellow at IGPA who focuses on the impact of new media on politics.

is a distinguished fellow at IGPA and was the 38th governor of Illinois.

is a senior fellow at IGPA and is an expert on politics, constitutional revision and tax policy.

Support Staff

Laura Gonzales is the business manager for IGPA.

Mary Parker Smith is an administrative aide and event planner for IGPA.

Kim Osmond is an event planner for IGPA.

Leigh Snyder is an account technician for IGPA.

Devin Gengelbach provides information technology support for IGPA.

Diane Long is office manager for IGPA's office in Springfield.

Sue Grace Rominger is administrative secretary for Governor Jim Edgar.

Sharon Nichols is a Department Information Supervisor in IGPA's Chicago office.