Stephanie Peng is a Research and Policy Associate at NCRP, where she collects and analyzes data and creates content for NCRP’s core initiatives, such as the Movement Investment Project and As the South Grows. Prior to being a Research and Policy Associate, Stephanie was a Graduate Research Fellow for NCRP’s Philamplify initiative, assisting with assessments of the New York Community Trust and the Oregon Community Foundation.

A native of New Jersey, Stephanie moved to Washington, D.C., for college and graduate school. She holds a B.A. in International Affairs from American University and a M.A. in Comparative and Regional Studies from American University. As a second generation immigrant, she is passionate about immigration and refugee issues.