James (he/him) is a senior at the University of Iowa. He is currently undertaking a major in Ethics and Public Policy with a concentration in Political Science, as well as a minor in Statistics and certificates in Writing and Social Science Analytics. Having previously studied Data Science and Communication Studies at DePaul University, James’ involvement with policy research began after discovering his passion for learning about and educating others on legislation and policy issues. James’ previous experiences with policy and social science research have largely involved analysis of the impact of social media and mass communication on the efficacy of activist efforts. James joined the election policy team at ACE in the summer leading up to the 2024 United States presidential election with the hopes of providing accessible, non-partisan educational resources for voters. In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, listening to all kinds of music, live storytelling, and cooking.
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