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Jed Herrmann

Vice President, Results for America

Jed Herrmann is vice president of state and federal policy implementation at Results for America. 
Jed Herrmann is vice president of state and federal policy implementation at Results for America. 
Management

Why Biden's Embrace of Evidence in Policymaking Is Just What We Need Right Now

A new presidential memo signals commitment from the very top to the use of data and science at a time when the country is confronted by major crises, two experts say.

Management

Restore Program Performance Data to the President’s Budget

The Trump Administration’s guidance to remove the data from the president’s budget is counterproductive—federal agencies should be increasing their use of performance information to improve results.

Management

How the Biden Administration Can Supercharge Results by Using Evidence

Believe it or not, there has been progress over the last four years in the use of evidence and data to inform decision-making. The new administration can build on those gains.

Management

To Improve Equity, Improve Government Capacity

Agencies fail their moral and civic duty when they don't collect and disclose vital information that could direct resources where needed.