Jimmy Einsiedler Associate
Jimmy Einsiedler is an associate with Pew’s fiscal federalism initiative, coordinating the team’s lines of work and aiding in research on the relationship between state and federal spending. Before joining Pew, Einsiedler directed constituent services for U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R) in his home state of Maine. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins University.
Colin Foard Manager
Colin Foard is a manager with Pew’s fiscal federalism initiative, leading the project’s research into state and federal spending on natural disasters and other topics. He also engages stakeholders to improve understanding of the federal-state fiscal relationship and ensure that policymakers have data and evidence to inform their decision-making.
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Peter Muller Officer
Peter Muller helps lead Pew’s fiscal federalism initiative. In this role he conducts research and analysis on how federal funding affects state budgets and how states can better prepare for the budgetary impacts of natural disasters and other emerging fiscal risks.
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Laura Pontari Senior Associate
Laura Pontari is a senior associate with Pew’s fiscal federalism initiative. She researches and analyzes federal and state fiscal policy and provides analysis on the federal-state relationship. Before joining Pew, Pontari interned for the Philadelphia Department of Finance and the Georgia House of Representatives. Pontari holds bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, and Spanish, and a master’s in public administration from the University of Georgia.
Ronojoy Sen Officer
Ronojoy Sen is an officer with Pew’s Fiscal Federalism initiative. Before coming to Pew, he worked with the StateStat performance management program run by the Maryland governor’s office, and he was also a case manager with the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Montgomery County, Maryland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Maryland.
Andrea Snyder Senior Associate
Andrea Snyder works with Pew’s fiscal federalism initiative, providing research and analyses on federal and state budgeting for natural disasters and covering other climate-related topics. Before joining Pew, Snyder was an assistant director at the Atlantic Council, where she helped implement climate adaptation initiatives and developed a climate risk and social vulnerability tool. Earlier in her career, she interned for the United Nations, the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, and Human Rights Watch, among other organizations. Snyder holds a bachelor’s degree in diplomacy and world affairs from Occidental College.
Rebecca Thiess Manager
Rebecca Thiess helps lead Pew’s fiscal federalism initiative, which focuses on how federal policies affect states. In this position, she oversees and conducts original research and analysis on various aspects of the federal and state fiscal relationship. Thiess’ expertise includes federal grants to states, the role that federal funds play in state budgets, and the federal and state funding of higher education.
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Kate Watkins Associate
Kate Watkins is an associate with Pew’s fiscal federalism initiative, for which she researches and analyzes the federal and state fiscal relationship.Before joining Pew, Watkins completed internships focused on appropriation and procurement processes in the federal government. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy from the University of Michigan.