Justin Theal

Justin Theal is an experienced policy officer specializing in fiscal and economic research, currently serving at The Pew Charitable Trusts since October 2013. In the role of Officer for Fiscal 50, Justin manages research on state fiscal, economic, and demographic trends, contributing to an online tool for policymakers. Previous roles include Senior Associate and Associate in Fiscal Federalism, where Justin focused on budget, tax, and economic issues, authored research papers, and guided projects. Justin holds a Master of Public Management from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies with a focus on Environmental Policy from Arcadia University. Additionally, Justin has served on boards and has experience with various policy research roles in organizations such as the American Association for Budget and Program Analysis and Taxpayers for Common Sense.