CRB Nexus Workshop: Policy Brief Writing

CRB Nexus Workshop: Policy Brief Writing Online

Join CRB Nexus: Where Policy Meets Research for a policy brief writing workshop led by Evan White, Executive Director of California Policy Lab, on Friday, August 22 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM! 

This workshop will be recorded.


This CRB Nexus public workshop will offer practical guidance on writing clear, compelling policy briefs that inform real-world decision-making. Drawing on his experience co-founding and leading the California Policy Lab, Evan White will share lessons from producing dozens of research projects in close partnership with government agencies. Attendees will gain insight into how to frame evidence effectively for policy audiences, drawing on real examples from work that has shaped public programs across California.

Evan White co-founded the California Policy Lab, which generates research insights for government impact. Through hands-on partnerships with government, CPL performs research across issue silos and builds the data infrastructure necessary to improve programs that millions of Californians rely on. Since 2017, CPL has helped conduct 300+ projects with 75+ agency partners. As Executive Director, Evan leads the Lab's Berkeley site and authors reports on household finance, migration, and poverty. 

Prior to CPL, Evan served as Senior Advisor to the first Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Evan also served as Director of Fair Housing for northern California’s largest fair housing nonprofit.  He holds a joint degree in Law and Public Policy from UC Berkeley.

CRB Nexus is a community of California researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and organizations committed to public policy solutions informed by data-driven research. We come together to connect, build professional relationships, and share information. Together we translate evidence into action and foster the next generation of public scholarship aimed at identifying and solving policy issues.

Come meet like-minded Californians as we build a research to policy community of practice!

Date:
Friday, August 22, 2025
Time:
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Event Location:
Virtual
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Categories:
  California Research Bureau     Community of Practice     CRB Nexus     Speaker Series  

Registration is required. There are no seats available but a waiting list is available.

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