Kimberly Clarida works with the economic opportunity team as our higher education policy analyst focused on improving higher education access, increasing higher education affordability, decreasing student debt, and expanding student supports. She previously interned with Every Texan as a member of the research and data team, and now uses her research, data, and planning skills to examine how policies impact access, affordability, and opportunity for all students in Texas – especially marginalized students. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Education in Educational Administration and Policy from the University of Georgia. She is a current doctoral student in the Educational Policy and Planning program at UT Austin.