Dr. Lauren Supplee is a senior leader of a federal research, evaluation and data office. Previously, she worked as a senior program officer at the William T. Grant Foundation, leading initiatives to approaches for improving the use of research evidence in policy and practice, as well as the institutional challenge grants program. In her career, she has become a well-respected expert and leader in both evaluating and developing evidence-based policy initiatives. As a TrestleLink Board Member, Dr. Supplee brings substantial experience for developing strategic initiatives for transforming research impact and achieving policy effectiveness.