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Susan Vermeer

Sector:
Non-Profit

Contact Information:
Education Commission of the States
Policy Analyst
700 Broadway, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80203

Work Phone: 303-299-3617
Home Phone: 303-282-3984
Fax: 303-296-8332
E-mail: svermeer@ecs.org
Organization url: www.ecs.org

What is your profession?
Policy Analyst at an education non-profit.
I focus on state policy related to citizenship and service-learning.

What is the mission and the relevant activities of your organization?
Knowledge of state level policy and processes for advocacy and change.
Comparison information on other state policies and practice related to civic involvement, and citizenship education.

What issues are you knowledgeable about?
Civic education and community building at the grassroots level. Interfaith alliances and the intersection of faith and politics. Public policy and issues around social capital and civic engagement. Masters degree in Public Policy (LBJ School of Public Affairs)

What local issues or challenges would you like to work on?
Issues related to alleviating poverty, such as homelessness, hunger, affordable housing, and living wage initiatives. Also education issues, especially related to citizenship education.

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