Pamela Perlich, Ph.D.

Dr. Perlich is a Senior Research Economist in the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Utah. Before joining the BEBR, she worked for seven years in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget. She specialized in Utah demographics, applied regional economic studies, and economic and demographic modeling.

- View Dr. Perlich’s presentation at the May 2010 'Speak for Tomorrow Today' Summit here.

Stephen J. Kroes

Mr. Kroes is president of Utah Foundation, a nonprofit research organization promoting a thriving economy, a well-prepared workforce and a high quality of life for Utahns. He also serves as a member of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors, the Utah Health Data Committee and as president of the Governmental Research Association, a national organization of individuals and groups researching governmental issues. His primary areas of professional interest include economics, education and public finance.

- View Mr. Kroes’ presentation at the May 2010 'Speak for Tomorrow Today' Summit here.

Richard Sims, Ph.D.

Dr. Sims is the Chief Economist of the National Education Association and President of the Sierra Institute of Applied Economics. He has previously served as Policy Director for the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy in Washington, DC; Director of Applied Economic Research at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia; Chief Economist and Director of Taxation & Economic Policy for the Arkansas Legislature; and Director of the Office of Economic Analysis for the Kentucky Legislature.

- View information related to Dr. Sims’ presentation at the May 2010 'Speak for Tomorrow Today' Summit here.
- View Dr. Sims' presentation at the June 2010 UEA Leadership Academy here.

Dwight Holmes

Dr. Holmes works in the School Finance & Economics Unit of the National Education Association Research Department.

- View Dr. Holmes' presentation at the June 2010 UEA Leadership Academy here.