ALICE Initiative (United Way)

ABOUT US • RESEARCH TEAM STAFF RESEARCHERS & ANALYSTS Stephanie Hoopes, Ph.D. Director ​ Stephanie Hoopes has overseen the expansion of ALICE from a pilot study of the low-income community in Morris County, New Jersey, to a national effort with ALICE data for all 3,000 U.S. counties. Her research has garnered the attention of local, state, and national media and legislators. Before joining United Way of Northern New Jersey, Hoopes taught at Rutgers University-Newark and Columbia University, and at the Universities of Sussex and Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Hoopes has a doctorate degree from the London School of Economics, a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College. She received a resolution from the New Jersey Assembly for work on ALICE (Asset, Limited, Income, Constrained, Employed) in 2016. Andrew Abrahamson Database Manager ​ Andrew Abrahamson is responsible for managing the database and developing ALICE data visualization tools. His professional background in the information services industry includes roles in technical management, data analysis, and database management. A strong business development professional, he is skilled in geographic information systems, data visualization, and business intelligence. Ashley Anglin, Ph.D. Production Director ​ Ashley Anglin directs the production process for the ALICE Reports and provides support to the research, editing, and design teams. Her aim is to ensure that the Reports are accurate, engaging, accessible, and lead to action that helps ALICE. Anglin is a community and cultural psychologist with a master’s degree and a doctorate degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She also holds graduate certificates in Public Policy and Executive Philanthropy. ​ Before joining the United Way of Northern New Jersey, Anglin worked in community engagement and health improvement for a large health system and has been involved in community development and community organizing efforts in several states. AA Headshot2.jpg Dan Treglia, Ph.D. Research Fellow ​ Dan Treglia is a research fellow for the ALICE research team and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy and Practice. Treglia's recent work focuses on the use of quantitative methods to better understand and address a range of social policy issues, most notably homelessness. He has a doctorate degree in Social Welfare from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. ​ RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Each state convenes a Research Advisory Committee made up of local researchers and specialists to ensure the data accurately reflects local conditions, context, and nuances. ​ Members of each state’s Research Advisory Committee represent a range of organizations, including academic institutions, social and human service organizations, hospitals, government agencies, or market researchers. These individuals are typically knowledgeable in public policy, education, health care, labor, or tax laws. To download a list for committee members from each of our participating states click here. These committees advise and work closely with our research team through in-person and webinar meetings. For more information on the responsibilities of the Research Advisory Committee, click here. Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed United-for-ALICE.png