OUR TEAM

Governance Leaders & Thinkers

We are a nimble team of policy experts and researchers directed by Michael Jacobson, whose career in public service includes senior positions in the NYC Office of Management and Budget, service as the NYC Commissioner of Probation and later Corrections Commissioner, and tenure leading the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice. The ISLG Board is chaired by Marc Shaw who, through his extensive experience in senior government and private sector roles, understands the central role budgeting plays in the operations of any complex organization. Our staff and Advisory Board comprise renowned leaders with deep background in government, academia, and the private sector.