Elizabeth (Ellie) Wang

Elizabeth Wang is a Research Intern in the Education Department at the Youth Institute of Policy, where she conducts research on education equity, student opportunity, and structural factors that influence academic outcomes. Her work focuses on understanding how policy decisions shape access to resources and long-term educational success.

She attends the University of Georgia and is developing strong analytical and research skills applicable to education policy, public policy, and consulting. Elizabeth has contributed to research examining how challenges such as food insecurity impact academic performance, reflecting her broader interest in how social and economic factors influence educational attainment.

She is particularly interested in interdisciplinary approaches that connect education policy with public health, economics, and community development. In the future, she hopes to pursue work that combines research, consulting, and policy analysis to design evidence-based solutions that improve access to high-quality education and support equitable outcomes for students.

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