Dennis P. Culhane

Dennis P. Culhane is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education and Department of Social Policy & Practice. He co-directs the Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy (AISP) initiative, focusing on integrating data systems for policy analysis and systems reform. His research expertise centers on homelessness, assisted housing policy, and evidence-based social policy solutions. Culhane's work emphasizes addressing housing emergencies and long-term homelessness through systemic approaches.

His collaboration with John Fantuzzo on AISP promotes state and local government adoption of integrated data systems to enhance policy effectiveness. Key contributions include advancing methodologies for analyzing complex social issues and advocating for ethical data use in public governance.