SUMMER 2023 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS

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Danielle D. Casale (she/her) is an MPA-PNP candidate specializing in Public Policy Analysis. She holds a BA in Sociology and Peace and Justice Studies from Fordham University. She is the Chair of the Wagner Policy Alliance and the Vice-Chair of Wagner City Government.

As a Parke Fellow, Danielle will work with the Redistricting Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nathan Naimark (he/him) is thrilled to join the Brennan Center after graduating from NYU Wagner in May 2023. Last year, Nathan worked with VoteRiders as a LEAD Democracy Fellow, assisting citizens in obtaining Voter ID ahead of the 2022 midterms. Nathan previously worked in policy and compliance at two DC-based nonprofits and as a caseworker at Senator Gillibrand’s Manhattan office. Nathan’s work emphasizes the importance of equitable social and economic policy. He is originally from Phoenix, AZ, and holds a BA in Economics and Public Policy from Sarah Lawrence College.

As a Parke Fellow, Nathan will work on Voting Rights at the Brennan Center for Justice. 

 

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Amisa Ratliff (she/her) is an MPA-PNP candidate specializing in Public Policy Analysis. She spent over four years working as a researcher at Issue One, focusing on money-related issues in politics, election administration, and congressional capacity. Amisa grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Vassar College with a degree in Political Science and minors in Mathematics and Hispanic Studies.

As a Parke Fellow, Amisa will work in Elections at the Brennan Center for Justice.