Eleanor Pratt
About Eleanor Pratt
Eleanor Pratt is a Research Associate at the Urban Institute, focusing on racial disparities and equitable policymaking. She has a diverse background in research and public service, having held various roles at organizations such as Heartland Alliance and the Institute for Research on Poverty.
Work at Urban Institute
Eleanor Pratt currently serves as a Research Associate at the Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on addressing racial disparities and promoting equitable policymaking through her research and project management efforts. Prior to her current position, she worked at the Urban Institute in various roles, including Research Assistant and Research Associate II, from 2014 to 2018. Her extensive experience at the Urban Institute has contributed to her expertise in social policy and research methodologies.
Previous Experience at Heartland Alliance
Eleanor Pratt worked as a Grant Writer at Heartland Alliance from 2020 to 2021 for a duration of seven months. In this role, she was involved in securing funding for initiatives that focused on supportive housing, immigrant and refugee services, and gun violence prevention. Her work contributed to the organization's mission of providing essential services to vulnerable populations.
Consultant Role at Institute for Research on Poverty
Eleanor Pratt served as a Consultant at the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2020 to 2021 for seven months. During her time there, she contributed to research focused on the social safety net and policies affecting families and children. This experience enhanced her understanding of poverty-related issues and informed her subsequent work in public policy.
Education and Expertise
Eleanor Pratt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology from Swarthmore College, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Affairs from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2018 to 2020. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research and policy work, particularly in the areas of social equity and public service.
Mayoral Fellowship and Community Engagement
In 2019, Eleanor Pratt participated as a Mayoral Fellow with the City of Chicago for two months. During this fellowship, she concentrated on Census 2020 and homelessness services, gaining valuable insights into local governance and community needs. This experience reflects her commitment to public service and her engagement with pressing social issues.