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We have an established history of including in our work some of the brightest minds in the Commonwealth - from MassINC staff and board members to research partners and senior policy fellows. The ability to assemble an impressive array of policy experts from various ideologies and disciplines in a non-partisan environment is unique to our think tank.

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Benjamin Forman

Research Director

MassINC

Ben Forman's public policy research background includes a concentration in urban policy, economic development strategies and housing policies. He is the lead researcher and program co-lead for MassINC's Gateway Cities program.

Gateway Cities, Urban Policy

Greg Torres

President, MassINC

MassINC

As a former CEO, budget specialist and public sector manager, Greg Torres has three decades of fiscal management experience and expertise in the areas of public finance and budgeting, as well as health and human service delivery, and criminal justice.

Fiscal Responsibility

John Schneider

Executive Vice President

MassINC

John Schneider's extensive policy background includes groundbreaking work in public education reform, work force development issues and urban revitalization. In addition to overseeing operations at MassINC, he is the director of MassINC's Gateway Cities program.

Education, Gateway Cities, New Skills for a New Economy, Urban Policy, Workforce Development

MassINC and CommonWealth magazine staff and policy experts are often called upon to speak at events, join panel discussions, and provide public commentary. Please contact Marjorie Malpiede at mmalpiede@massinc.org if you would like to book a speaking engagement.

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Massachusetts Consumer Confidence Shows Improvement - New England Public Radio

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Time to take gaming seriously - Cape Cod Times • February 02, 2012

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About half of young people see college as necessary and accessible. Do you feel as though a college degree is essential for you to be successful on your career path? Do feel pressure to attain higher degrees? Do you worry about whether the cost of a professional degree outweighs the benefit?

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Upcoming

Past Events

Housing Matters: Securing a Future for our Lowest Income Families

Date: February 07, 2012

Home Funders breakfast forum explores how permanent housing for very low income families provides the platform for positive changes in health, education, employment and asset-building.

Living the Dream in Massachusetts: Is the Occupy movement bringing us closer?

Date: December 08, 2011

The MassINC Associate Board is pleased to host the second event in its Live Work Play series "Living the Dream in Massachusetts."

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