Chris K.

Chris K. is a highly skilled research associate currently serving at the Vera Institute of Justice since November 2020, focusing on addressing mass incarceration and supporting immigrant families in California. Previous experience includes roles as a data and policy analyst for the ACLU of Northern California, where Chris authored a significant report on the Los Angeles District Attorney's office, and as a data and policy researcher at the University of California, Berkeley's Policy Advocacy Clinic, which involved evaluating juvenile electronic monitoring fees. Chris has also contributed to various research projects across several organizations, including the Urban Displacement Project and the California Policy Lab, employing advanced statistical tools such as R and Python. As a co-founder of the Golden Door Alliance, Chris has been actively involved in pro-immigrant advocacy. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry with honors from Grinnell College.