Drew Anderson is an expert in education finance and financial decision-making with a focus on public policies to alleviate poverty. With a PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as a Master's degree in Economics and Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Economics from Augustana University, Anderson has a strong academic background. He has worked as an Associate Economist at RAND Corporation and as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Anderson also has experience in software systems engineering, having previously worked at SONIFI Solutions, Inc. His research interests include financial aid for families paying for college and improving access to education for disadvantaged students.