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* Because we seek to comment objectively on public policy, The Heartland Institute declines government funding.
* We diversify our funding to ensure we are not beholden to any particular industry, interest, or persons. Nearly 3,000 individuals, foundations, and businesses support our work.
* The Heartland Institute does not conduct research for hire. We have procedures in place that protect our writers and editors from undue influence by donors.
The staff of The Heartland Institute--26 full-time staff and editors--is guided by Joseph L. Bast, president and CEO, and Latreece Vankinscott, chief operating officer.
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Joseph Bast President and CEO jbast@heartland.org |
Joseph Bast is president and CEO of The Heartland Institute, a 23-year-old national nonprofit research center located in Chicago, Illinois. According to a recent telephone survey, among state elected ... (learn more) |
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Latreece Vankinscott Chief Operating Officer lvankinscott@heartland.org |
Latreece Vankinscott is chief operating officer of The Heartland Institute, a 22-year-old national nonprofit research center located in Chicago, Illinois. According to a recent telephone survey, among ... (learn more) |
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Diane Bast Executive Editor dbast@heartland.org |
Diane Carol Bast is The Heartland Institute's executive editor. She is responsible for Heartland’s serial publications—School Reform News, Environment ... (learn more) |
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Alexandra (Sandy) Liddy Bourne Vice President - Policy and Strategy National Legislation Manager bourne@heartland.org |
Alexandra (Sandy) Liddy Bourne is vice president for policy and strategy of The Heartland Institute. She acts as Heartland’s Washington DC media spokesman ... (learn more) |
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Gwendalyn Carver Executive Assistant carver@heartland.org |
Gwendalyn Carver joined The Heartland Institute in February 2006 as an administrative assistant for the Illinois School Choice Initiative. In mid-September ... (learn more) |
| Lauren Chrissos Vice President - Development lchrissos@heartland.org |
Lauren Chrissos is vice president of development for The Heartland Institute, where she manages the department and is responsible for the identification, ... (learn more) |
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Nikki Comerford Associate Publisher and Events Manager nikki@heartland.org |
Nikki Comerford has been with The Heartland Institute since 1999 as associate publisher of Heartland's four monthly newspapers: School Reform News, ... (learn more) |
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Ralph Conner Local Legislation Manager conner@heartland.org |
Ralph Conner is the Local Legislation Mananger of the Heartland Institute. He devoted the past 20 years to public service for the municipality of Maywood, ... (learn more) |
| Brian Costin Assistant Director of Government Relations bcostin@heartland.org |
Brian Costin joined the staff of The Heartland Institute in November 2007. As Heartland’s assistant director of government relations, Costin’s responsibilities ... (learn more) |
| Karla Dial Managing Editor - Health Care News/School Reform News dial@heartland.org |
Karla Dial joined The Heartland Institute as managing editor of School Reform News in February 2005, and in February 2006 she was named managing ... (learn more) |
| Keely Drukala New Media Specialist kdrukala@heartland.org |
Keely Drukala is Heartland’s New Media Specialist. She is responsible for online marketing, media, and other video and audio products. Prior to joining ... (learn more) |
| Jeff Emanuel Research Fellow Managing Editor Health Care News emanuel@heartland.org |
Jeff Emanuel is The Heartland Institute’s research fellow for health care policy and managing editor of Health Care News. He served in the U.S. ... (learn more) |
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Cece Forrester Development Assistant cforrester@heartland.org |
Cece Forrester joined The Heartland Institute in April 2007 as Development Assistant. Prior to joining Heartland, Cece worked in advertising as a media ... (learn more) |
| Matthew Glans Legislative Specialist mglans@heartland.org |
Matthew Glans joined the staff of The Heartland Institute in November 2007 as Heartland’s Legislative Specialist on Insurance and Finance. Glans’ responsibilities ... (learn more) |
| Latonya Harris Computer Systems/Web site Manager harris@heartland.org |
Latonya Patrice Harris joined The Heartland Institute 2002 as the administrative assistant. She was promoted to computer systems/web site manager ... (learn more) |
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Tonya Houston Administrative Assistant/Database Manager thouston@heartland.org |
Tonya Houston joined The Heartland Institute in March 2007 as administrative assistant/database manager. Houston has been in the administrative support ... (learn more) |
| Harriette Johnson Mainstream Media Specialist hjohnson@heartland.org |
Harriette Johnson joined The Heartland Institute as mainstream media specialist in April 2007. Her communications experience encompasses both the traditional ... (learn more) |
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S.T. Karnick Publications Director karnick@heartland.org |
S.T. Karnick is publications director of The Heartland Institute. Before joining Heartland, he served as director of publications for the Hudson Institute, ... (learn more) |
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Jay Lehr Science Director Senior Fellow Environment Policy lehr@heartland.org |
Dr. Jay H. Lehr is senior fellow and science director of The Heartland Institute, an independent nonprofit organization based in Chicago. He is an ... (learn more) |
| Kevin Leonard Senior Graphic Designer kleonard@heartland.org |
Kevin Leonard joined the staff of The Heartland Institute as the senior graphic designer in August 2007. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic ... (learn more) |
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Maureen Martin Senior Fellow Legal Affairs martin@heartland.org |
Maureen Martin is senior fellow for legal affairs for The Heartland Institute. Formerly a partner in a large Chicago law firm, she has been in the ... (learn more) |
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Trevor Martin Vice President - Government Affairs tmartin@heartland.org |
Trevor R. Martin is vice president of government affairs for The Heartland Institute, a national nonprofit research and education organization based ... (learn more) |
| John O'Hara Membership Manager johara@heartland.org |
John O’Hara is The Heartland Institute’s membership manager. He is responsible for communicating with The Heartland Institute’s members and donors. ... (learn more) |
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Elizabeth Ow Graphic Designer ow@heartland.org |
Elizabeth Ow joined the staff of The Heartland Institute as a graphic designer in November 2004. She holds a computer graphics diploma from the International ... (learn more) |
| Cheryl Parker Administrative Assistant cparker@heartland.org |
Cheryl Parker is The Heartland Institute's administrative assistant for office operations. |
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Steve Stanek Managing Editor - Budget & Tax News stanek@heartland.org |
Steve Stanek was named managing editor of Budget & Tax News in September 2004. Before being named managing editor, Stanek was a contributor ... (learn more) |
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James Taylor Managing Editor Environment & Climate News Senior Fellow Environment Policy taylor@heartland.org |
James M. Taylor is managing editor of Environment & Climate News a national monthly publication devoted to sound science and free-market environmentalism ... (learn more) |
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Steven Titch Managing Editor IT&T News Senior Fellow Telecom and Info Technology titch@heartland.org |
Steven Titch, founder of Expert Editorial Inc., is recognized internationally as one of today’s top telecommunications journalists and analysts. Titch ... (learn more) |