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Vanessa Fry is an Associate Research Professor at the Idaho Policy Institute (IPI) within Boise State University's School of Public Service, where she provides innovative research for public, private, and nonprofit leaders across Idaho and beyond. She co-teaches the Vertically Integrated Project "Housing Opportunities for All" and collaborates with students, staff, and faculty on evidence-based community solutions.
Her educational background includes:
- BA in Biology and Fine Art from Wittenberg University (Ohio)
- MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School (San Francisco)
- PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Boise State University
Dr. Fry's research integrates public policy analysis with practical community applications, specializing in housing systems, homelessness interventions, transportation planning, and local government-nonprofit partnerships. Her work emphasizes systems thinking and multi-sector collaboration to address interconnected social, environmental, and economic challenges through engaged scholarship.
Her notable distinctions include:
- Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange (2022, Cape Town)
- Rapid Education Prototyping (REP4) National Fellow (2024)
- Homelessness Research Network Scholar, National Association to End Homelessness (2024)
As co-instructor of the "Housing Opportunities for All" Vertically Integrated Project, she mentors students in applied policy research while securing institutional funding for community-focused initiatives. Her work bridges academic research with real-world implementation through partnerships with governmental agencies and community organizations.
Within the Idaho Policy Institute, Dr. Fry contributes to a collaborative research ecosystem that connects Boise State University with Idaho's public sector, producing nonpartisan analysis on critical state issues through interdisciplinary teams and community-engaged methodologies.
