Shaun Harrison is a research assistant at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth. Prior to joining Equitable Growth, Shaun was a freelance writer and academic editor, focusing on book manuscripts and public scholarship. He was previously a research associate for Dr. Michelle Holder, leading her speechwriting, managing her content portfolio, and advising her on external communications. He holds a B.A. in sociology from The George Washington University, and an M.A. in American studies from Columbia University.