Martha Fedorowicz

Martha Fedorowicz (she/her) is a training and technical assistance manager in the Research to Action Lab at the Urban Institute, where she works with local government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and nonprofits to conduct policy research, provide technical assistance, and translate research into practical tools for policymakers. Her policy areas of interest include economic development, affordable housing, mobility from poverty, and community engagement. In addition to working on these policy topics, Martha currently serves as the Director of Technical Assistance for the Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Framework project.

Before joining Urban, Martha worked for the City of Lansing’s Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen Engagement. Martha has a bachelor’s degree in political science and French and a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Michigan; she also served as a youth development Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco from 2012 to 2014. She currently resides in Washington, DC.