Cassie Byerly

Cassie brings a passion for equitable development and a diverse set of experiences helping individuals and communities through research, analysis, and policy development. Her recent work includes data analysis and interpretation for a variety of long-term strategic economic and planning policies and plans, and a comprehensive assessment and analysis of the financial impact, demographics, and efficiency of Pierce County’s volunteer board and commission system. Prior to CAI, she led a team of graduate students in developing an Inclusionary Housing Plan for the City of Huntington Woods, Michigan and analyzed housing and economic impacts of the A2Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan for the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan. She also spent five years as a legislative correspondent and press secretary for U.S. Senator Jon Tester.