Taryn Morrissey

Morrissey’s research focuses on child and family policy. Overarching themes in Morrissey’s writings include how public policies, including early care and education, paid family leave, and public nutrition assistance, affect child and family well-being. Morrissey is a Commissioner on the DC Healthy Youth and Schools Commission and has served in senior policy roles in the federal legislative and executive branches and as a consultant for federal and local DC organizations, including DC Action for Kids and the Bainum Family Foundation.