Dan Ferris

Dan Ferris is an Assistant Professor at the Brown School of Washington University in St. Louis. He serves as the inaugural Assistant Dean for Policy Initiatives and Co-Director of Policy Education and Practice at the Center for Social Development, focusing on expanding dual-degree programs and student-learning opportunities like the Graduate Policy Scholars and Cigna Foundation Fellowship.

Ferris's research and practice address disparities in food insecurity, particularly in St. Louis, through initiatives such as the Data for Social Impact Initiative. His work emphasizes equitable policy design and implementation in educational settings, supported by grants from organizations like the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. He has also taught graduate courses in policy analysis, social welfare, and healthcare at institutions including New York University and Touro Graduate School of Social Work.

Education:

• PhD in Public and Social Policy, Saint Louis University
• Master’s in Public Administration with Public Policy concentration, New York University Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

Key Affiliations:

• Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis
• Center for Social Development

Initiatives:

• Graduate Policy Scholars Program
• Cigna Foundation Fellowship in Grantmaking
• Data for Social Impact Initiative