Evan is a part of the policy and research team. Evan researches social and legal monetary sanctions policy, with a focus on how legal system fines and fees impact people’s socioeconomic security. He has master’s degrees in both public policy and jurisprudence from the University of Washington, where he studied social policy and local and state government law.

Previously, Evan worked as an AmeriCorps member for a free tax help program in King County that served low- and middle-income families. His experience also includes working as a mentor for undergraduates at the University of Washington and as a language arts teacher in China.