The University of California established the California Policy Research Center in 1977 as a research and public service program that applies University-based expertise to the development, implementation, and evaluation of state policy as well as federal and international policy issues that affect California. CPRC activities and projects benefit policymakers, community leaders, and the general public.

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California Policy Research Center (CPRC)

Position Vacant Director

John R. Crapo Associate Director
510-642-5514 | John.Crapo@ucop.edu | Biography
Expertise in urban public policy and politics, public/private/non-profit sector collaboration, and economic development.

Al Averbach Principal Research Editor
510-642-8789 | Al.Averbach@ucop.edu | Biography
Co-manages CPRC's publications program; develops and edits policy briefs and reports.

Kristen Neal Center Administrator
510-643-7085 | Kristen.Neal@ucop.edu | Biography
Responsible for CPRC business, personnel and facilities service.

Bob White Business Assistant/PC Coordinator
510-643-2862 | Bob.White@ucop.edu | Biography
Provides general administrative support, particularly with regard to program finances.

Health Initiative of the Americas (HIA) Staff

California Program on Access to Care (CPAC) Staff

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Committed to the public interest and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of Californians, the background of the CPRC staff is a rich mix of academic excellence and real-world public policy experience. With professionalism and enthusiasm, our teams create an intersection where basic and applied research cross-pollinates with applied public policy. Subscribe to CPRC updates to get notification of new policy publications, upcoming policy briefings, and more.

The Steering Committee is appointed by the Governor, leaders in the Legislature, and the UC President to oversee CPRC.

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