Patricia Hart was a policy analyst in the Asset Building program at New America where she provided research and analysis on a range of topics, including affordable housing, financial inclusion, and workforce development. She is a contributor to the Family Centered Social Policy Initiative and the YouthSave Project. She also facilitates digital media, grant reporting, and events. Ms. Hart was a Communications and Advocacy Coordinator at FairVote prior to joining New America. In this role, she managed advocacy campaigns for increased women’s representation and community voting rights. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and Public Relations from Eastern Kentucky University.