The Policy Institute, based in Helena, Montana, blends authoritative research and hands-on political engagement to create public policy based on economic justice, fair taxation, corporate accountability and environmental responsibility.

The Board of Directors

Kathy Hadley, Deer Lodge, Montana

Executive Director, National Center for Appropriate Technology

Greg Haegele, Ph.D., San Francisco, California

Conservation Director, Sierra Club

Christine Kaufmann, Helena, Montana

State Senator, District 41

Janine Pease, Ph.D., Lodge Grass, Montana

Vice President, American Indian Affairs, Rocky Mountain College

Thomas Power, Ph.D., Missoula, Montana

Former Chair, Economics Department, The University of Montana

Bob Ream, Ph.D., Helena, Montana

Professor Emeritus, The University of Montana

Al Smith, J.D., Helena, Montana

Executive Director, Montana Trial Lawyers Association

Ralph Stone, Ph.D., Missoula, Montana

Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Springfield

Mary Stranahan, Arlee, Montana

Board Chair, High Stakes Foundation

Ken Toole, Helena, Montana

Public Service Commissioner, District 5