The Policy Institute, based in Helena, Montana, blends authoritative research and hands-on political engagement to create public policy based on economic justice, fair taxation, corporate accountability and environmental responsibility.

The Board of Directors

Kathy Hadley, Deer Lodge, Montana

Executive Director, National Center for Appropriate Technology

Christine Kaufmann, Helena, Montana

State Senator, District 41

Thomas Power, Ph.D., Missoula, Montana

Former Chair, Economics Department, The University of Montana

Al Smith, J.D., Helena, Montana

Executive Director, Montana Trial Lawyers Association

James Steele, Jr., Arlee, Montana

Former Councilmemeber and Chairman, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council

Ralph Stone, Ph.D., Missoula, Montana

Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Springfield

Mary Stranahan, Arlee, Montana

Board Chair, High Stakes Foundation

Ken Toole, Helena, Montana

Former Public Service Commissioner, District 5