Linnea Lassiter is a longtime policy, research and community engagement professional specializing in analysis, evaluation and ultimately bridging the gap between public policy, complex systems and the communities most directly impacted. She combines a unique combination of firsthand, lived experience with nearly 15 years’ professional experience across a diverse array of policy issue areas, with a longtime demonstrated commitment to anti-racism. Linnea most enjoys conducting policy analysis and program evaluation, drafting legislative and research reports, and facilitating collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups. Following over a decade in Washington, DC, Linnea currently resides in her hometown of Seattle, WA.