Jessica Shappley Email & Phone Number

• Serves as project manager on social policy research that addresses the challenges faced by underserved communities in the Deep South• Conducts qualitative and quantitative research and prepares policy briefs and reports• Presents policy and research information to diverse audiences and stakeholders, including advocacy organizations, community members, news media and policymakers• Pursues a policy and research agenda and strategies that advance policies and practices around community and economic development, financial services and health care • Provides quality assurance and support for the overall policy agenda• Represents the Hope Policy Institute in advocacy coalitions

Jackson, Mississippi Area

• Produced reports and other communication materials for use by HOPE decision-makers, journalists, policymakers and other system-level leaders• Conducted research and analysis to advance policies and practices around community and economic development, financial services and health care • Promoted data-driven policy that created and supported economic opportunities for people in underserved communities in the Deep South• Monitored and evaluated state and federal legislation relevant to HOPE’s mission and stayed abreast of the latest research• Maintained relationships and attended relevant conferences and meetings with national and state partners and key policy stakeholders• Evaluated research methods and innovative approaches to research activities around HOPE’s core program and policy activities• Supported efforts to monitor and evaluate HOPE’s lending and program activities, including gathering and analyzing loan production data; drafting reports on commercial, mortgage and retail products and services, and; providing support to the Investor Relations team on funder reports and grants

Jackson, Mississippi Area

• Produced reports and other communication materials for use by HOPE decision-makers, journalists, policymakers and other system-level leaders• Conducted research and analysis to advance policies and practices around community and economic development, financial services and health care • Promoted data-driven policy that created and supported economic opportunities for people in underserved communities in the Deep South• Monitored and evaluated state and federal legislation relevant to HOPE’s mission and stayed abreast of the latest research• Maintained relationships and attended relevant conferences and meetings with national and state partners and key policy stakeholders• Evaluated research methods and innovative approaches to research activities around HOPE’s core program and policy activities• Supported efforts to monitor and evaluate HOPE’s lending and program activities, including gathering and analyzing loan production data; drafting reports on commercial, mortgage and retail products and services, and; providing support to the Investor Relations team on funder reports and grants

Starkville, Mississippi

• Assisted in the preparation and dissemination of academic articles, fact sheets, reports and other publications• Participated in data collection of research projects that utilized both qualitative and quantitative research methods• Performed and coordinated research activities related to disaster preparedness, health disparities, immigration and public safety

Master’S Degree, Public Policy And Administration, Health Policy Emphasis

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Academic Honor SocietyOutstanding Graduate Student, Department of Political Science and Public.

Bachelor’S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society

Bachelor’S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society