Team Member

Becca Hofer

Senior Research Associate

National Cancer Institute (NCI) | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

How can we reduce the risk of cancer and support those diagnosed?

Enhancing the cancer research process

Perspective

Strategies for Expanding Access to Healthcare in Rural Settings

February 10, 2026

Rural communities face multiple barriers to accessing healthcare, including limited facilities, lengthy travel distances, fewer providers, and long wait times for some services. These challenges…

Perspective

Workforce Development Drives Solutions to Rural Healthcare Shortages

December 17, 2025

Rural communities face disproportionate shortages of healthcare professionals, resulting in diminished access to care, longer wait times, fewer available services, and, ultimately, poorer health outcomes.…

Expert Interview

Improving Student Success Through Innovation and Research

June 2, 2025

How do you turn innovative ideas into real, measurable improvements for students? One of the major tools available to support these efforts is the Education…

Team Member

Kevin Baier

Principal Research Associate

Expert Interview

Leveraging WIC EBT Data for In-Depth Program Analysis

April 4, 2024

Since its founding 50 years ago, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has been a critically needed source of food…

Team Member

Jennifer Edwards

Principal Research Associate

Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

What is the ROI from integrating nutrition incentive programs into EBT?

Evaluating the cost of EBT nutrition incentive program integration

Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

How can the government support families with diaper needs?

Evaluating a diaper distribution demonstration program