Wayne Brough

Wayne Brough has held various roles in their work experience. Wayne is currently the Program Director for Technology and Innovation at the R Street Institute since November 2020. Prior to this, they served as President of the Innovation Defense Foundation starting in August 2018. Wayne Brough also worked at FreedomWorks as the Chief Economist and Vice President for Research from September 2004 until September 2018. Wayne was the Vice President for Research at Citizens for a Sound Economy from 1992 to 2004. Wayne Brough started their career at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget as a Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, from October 1989 to October 1991. Prior to that, they worked as an Economist at USAID from September 1988 to October 1989 and at the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) from August 1986 to September 1988.

Wayne Brough holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Affairs and Economics from Jacksonville University. Wayne further pursued their education at George Mason University, where they earned a Master's Degree in Economics. Wayne Brough's educational journey culminated with a PhD in Economics from George Mason University.