Oregon Policy Lab

Oregon Policy Lab

Policy Lab is a dynamic partnership between IPRE/PPPM and Lane County (the county where UO is located). Our core team of faculty and upper-level County directors develop projects which help the County make data-informed policy decisions while simultaneously giving UO students and faculty the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to local community development.

We become the innovation hub for public policy and community development issues in Oregon

  • Convenings (summits and other gatherings around a pressing topic) 
  • UO research/engagement support 
  • Coursework (class-based student projects) 
  • Internships (projects embedded with Lane County units) 
  • Think Tank (policy research and advising) 
  • Capacity-building (supporting the development of public policy leaders in Lane County) 

How We Get Things Done

Where We Focus

Housing 

Behavioral and Mental Health 

Infrastructure  

Recent Projects

Lane County Behavioral Health Workforce Pipeline Models

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Long-Term Disaster Recovery Policy Recommendations

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Who To Contact

Josh Bruce, AICP and LEED-AP

Josh Bruce, AICP and LEED-AP

Associate Director for Applied Research

Aniko Drlik-Muehleck

Aniko Drlik-Muehleck

Applied Engagement Director