Concord, N.H. – The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) today announced the hiring of Dow Drukker and Ben Reynolds as Senior Policy Analysts and the promotion of Jessica Williams to Senior Policy Analyst, strengthening the organization’s capacity to deliver data-driven research and analysis on the policies shaping the Granite State.

In their roles, Drukker, Reynolds, and Williams will conduct research and analysis on key issues affecting New Hampshire residents, including economic opportunity, health and well-being, education, and the State Budget. Their work will contribute to NHFPI’s mission of providing nonpartisan, evidence-based research that helps policymakers, community leaders, and residents better understand the economic and policy choices facing New Hampshire.

Dow Drukker joins NHFPI as a Senior Policy Analyst. He previously worked at the Urban Institute as a Research Analyst, where he conducted research on early childhood education and child welfare policy. Dow’s work at NHFPI will focus on early care and education.

Ben Reynolds joins NHFPI as a Senior Policy Analyst. Prior to joining the organization, he worked as a Senior Research Analyst at the Council of State Governments, where he translated complex policy and data into accessible briefs and reports for state policymakers. Ben’s work at NHFPI will focus on the economy and K-12 education funding.

Jessica Williams, who joined NHFPI in 2024 and has built a strong record of producing high-quality research, has been promoted to Senior Policy Analyst. Before joining NHFPI, Williams served as a Research Associate at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. Jessica’s work at NHFPI will continue to focus on health care, housing, demographics, and poverty.

Phil Sletten, NHFPI’s Research Director, continues to lead the Institute’s work related to budget, revenue, and tax policy.

“With these additions and Jessica’s well-earned promotion, NHFPI continues to strengthen its ability to provide rigorous, accessible research on the issues that matter most to New Hampshire residents,” said Gene Martin, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.

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About New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute

The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute is a nonpartisan, independent research nonprofit organization that examines issues related to the state budget, the economy, policy decisions, and the financial security of Granite Staters, centering on issues relevant to people and families with low- and moderate-income. Learn more at www.nhfpi.org.