Emily Doebler, M.P.P. - Johnson Center for Philanthropy

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Emily Doebler (she/her) joined the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy in April 2023 as a research associate.

Most recently, Emily completed her Master of Public Policy at Michigan State University where she focused her research on criminal legal reform, social injustice, and citizens’ engagement in their communities. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Central Michigan University.

While completing her M.P.P. coursework, Emily held an internship with the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI), where she aided their work in legislation tracking, vital document access for formerly incarcerated people, and reentry work. She also previously worked at the Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office in the appellate division.

Emily looks forward to engaging in applied research at the Johnson Center.

Wed January 15

Evolution and Challenges of Social Justice Philanthropy in a Polarized Era

As organizations grapple with the pressures of polarization and social justice backlash, marginalized communities risk losing essential support systems — and what progress we have been able to make in the first half of this decade.

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Wed November 13

With Thousands of Incarcerated Students Enrolled in Higher Education, How do We Measure Success?

Leaders across philanthropy, higher ed, and government are wrestling with the traditional use of recidivism as a marker of success, and are considering alternative measures.

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Wed October 9

Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities and Disaggregated Data

Michigan's task force improved data collection on racial disparities in COVID-19 to address systemic healthcare inequities.

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