Amy Liu has more than 30 years of multidisciplinary experience in nonprofit leadership, public policy, and research. She is a national expert on cities and regional economies, with a track record of helping to improve policies and governance locally, nationally, and globally.

As Equal Measure’s acting chief executive offer, Amy guides the organization’s strategic direction—building on its longstanding reputation as a vital learning partner to foundations, nonprofits, and government in helping them achieve the change they seek and expand opportunities for all. A longtime member of the Equal Measure Board of Directors, Amy brings a unique perspective to the organization, supporting the strengths of the entire Equal Measure team in carrying out the mission of strengthening the knowledge and capacity of its partners to transform systems, eliminate disparities, and build equitable communities.

Amy most recently served as interim president of the Brookings Institution and as a presidential advisor. Before then, she was the vice president and director of Brookings Metro—a program she co-founded in 1996 and built into a leading resource for state and local leaders wanting to promote prosperous, just, and resilient communities. Amy has also served several stints in the federal government, notably at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She is a national expert on cities and regional economies and has been published nationally, including in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Bloomberg News.

EDUCATION:

• BS in Social Policy, Northwestern University

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