Policy Engagement

Krysta Gougler-Reeves, MSW, MPH

North Carolina Manager for Policy & Engagement, Family Connects International
krysta.reeves@duke.edu

Krysta is the North Carolina Manager for Policy & Engagement. In this role, she leads policy engagement and analysis for NC communities and serves as a resource for technical assistance on early childhood policy related to early intervention and home visiting programs. She’s been with Duke’s Center for Child and Family Policy since 2017 and previously worked to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Jessica McCoppin, MA, MPH

Research Innovation Program Manager
jessica.mccoppin@duke.edu

Jessica joined the Center for Child and Family Policy and FCI in September 2018, working on the community alignment aspect of the model’s implementation. Currently, Jessica serves as FCI’s research innovation program manager, part of the policy engagement and analysis team. In this role, she supports the development of innovative approaches to the Family Connects model and leads development of content and support for community alignment. Before coming to Duke, Jessica led a team of nutrition and health educators supporting individuals and families with limited resources.