Family Economic Policy Lab

The Family Economic Policy Lab (FEPL) of the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness is committed to advancing social and economic justice for vulnerable families and communities by disseminating rigorous research examining innovative policy solutions.

FEPL seeks to make our research accessible to academic, policy making, and general audiences. Our work has been featured in multiple national publications, allowing us to broaden our reach and demonstrate the impact of our projects.

Currently, the lab is overseeing the evaluation of multiple large basic/guaranteed income pilots.

Contact

For media and partnership inquiries, contact Dr. Leah Hamilton at hamiltonl@appstate.edu.

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Our Team

Leah Hamilton
Principal Investigator
Family Economic Policy Lab
Appalachian State University
Stephen Roll
Faculty Affiliate
Family Economic Policy Lab
Washington University in St. Louis
Alex Dobill
Graduate Research Assistant
Family Economic Policy Lab
Appalachian State University
Desha Elliot
Research Fellow
Family Economic Policy Lab
Clark Atlanta University
Taylor Paputseanos
Communications Coordinator
Family Economic Policy Lab
Appalachian State University
Aaron Quick
Research Fellow
Family Economic Policy Lab
Clark Atlanta University
Simone Smith
Research Fellow
Family Economic Policy Lab
Clark Atlanta University
Lila Stith
Lab Manager
Family Economic Policy Lab
Appalachian State University