Will Engelhardt
About Will Engelhardt
Will Engelhardt serves as the Senior Training and Technical Assistance Manager at the Urban Institute, where he leads initiatives to engage policymakers in evidence-based programs. He has extensive experience in coordinating efforts related to family economic security and mental health, with a background in social work and policy analysis.
Work at Urban Institute
Will Engelhardt currently serves as the Senior Training and Technical Assistance Manager at the Urban Institute, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads initiatives to engage policymakers and practitioners in the implementation of evidence-based programs and policies. He also manages the Pay for Success Initiative's technical assistance to various jurisdictions. Prior to this role, he worked as the Training and Technical Assistance Manager at the same organization from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Will Engelhardt earned a Bachelor's degree from Hampshire College, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He later pursued a Master's degree in Social Work at Hunter College, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His educational background supports his extensive experience in policy analysis and program management within social services.
Background
Engelhardt's career includes significant roles in various organizations focused on social policy and justice. He worked at the Council of State Governments Justice Center in multiple capacities, including Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst from 2013 to 2018. He also served as a Program Manager for four months in 2018. Prior to that, he was a Project Coordinator at the Columbia University National Center for Children in Poverty from 2012 to 2013.
Achievements
During his tenure at the National Center for Children in Poverty, Engelhardt coordinated the family economic security team, collaborating with state policymakers and advocates to assess state work support and safety net programs. He also oversaw direct technical assistance to counties through the Stepping Up initiative, aimed at reducing the number of individuals with mental illnesses in jails. Additionally, he developed court documents for the Alternatives to Incarceration program while working as a senior court report writer for the Fortune Society.