Our Mission
The Ray Marshall Center identifies and fosters creative solutions to poverty by addressing challenging education, workforce, and social problems through applied research, policy and program analysis and evaluation, and innovative program design.
Our Values
Human Dignity and Potential
We recognize the inherent dignity of all people, and we work to enable them to thrive and to fulfill their potential.
Equal and Universal Opportunity
We believe in open and equitable access to education, skills training, and employment pathways that promote shared prosperity for all.
Integrity
We are driven by intellectual rigor and work that is unbiased, relevant, and contributes to effective policies, practices, and programs.
Collaboration
We work collaboratively and with mutual respect to generate new ideas through the integration of diverse experiences and skills.
