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Andrew Feldman

Andrew Feldman
Andrew Feldman (Andy) is the founder and principal consultant at the Center for Results-Focused Leadership, which helps public agencies use evidence, data and strategy to strengthen their impact. He also hosts the Gov Innovator podcast, with more than 160 interviews for results-focused leaders. His previous roles include director at Grant Thornton, visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center for Children and Families, special advisor for evidence-based policy at the Education Department, and special advisor on the Evidence Team at the White House Office of Management and Budget. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he has a B.A. in economics from Swarthmore College, an M.P.P. from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a Ph.D. in public policy from Harvard University. He is a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.
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