Youth Policy Lab 2022 Annual Report

Message from the YPL leadership

Dear friends of YPL,

It is hard to believe 2022 is over, and yet we’re thrilled to reflect back on all we have accomplished over the last year. From doubling the number of YPL Data & Policy Fellows working on strategic policy projects with the State of Michigan, to expanding our evaluation partnerships around youth mental health, we have deepened our commitment to turning policy research into action.

Our mission to improve lives in Michigan using rigorous social science research and action-oriented public-sector partnerships keeps us both motivated and very busy. The YPL team continues to grow to meet these demands. To that end, we were able to both add several new team members this past year, as well as promote one of our senior project managers - Megan Foster Friedman - to Deputy Director.

We are thrilled for the many possibilities these efforts will create for generating evidence-based change, and we couldn’t do it without your generous partnership and support. As we look ahead to 2023, we’re excited to continue working with you to build a better future for youth, families, and communities in Michigan and beyond.