President & Founder
Claudette Wright
Claudette founded Boston Think Tank in 2018 after two decades organizing across Roxbury, Mattapan, and Dorchester. Her work focuses on community-led research methods and the politics of local evidence.
Our Experts
Our Experts
The senior fellows, contributing researchers, and advisors who lead our work.
Senior Fellow, Economic Development
Maria James
Senior fellow in economic development. Brings deep expertise in applied economics from prior roles at the Boston Fed and the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center. Leads our small-business and wage policy research.
Senior Fellow, Housing
Aneesah Mahmoud
Senior fellow in housing policy. Former director of policy at a major Boston tenant advocacy organization. Author of multiple reports on rent stabilization, transit-oriented development, and housing equity.
Senior Fellow, Education
Dr. Nichole Miller
Senior fellow in education. Three decades in Massachusetts public education, including service on the Boston School Committee. Leads our research on BPS governance, curriculum equity, and student outcomes.
Contributing Researcher
Jamillah Daniels
Contributing researcher and quantitative analyst. Specializes in neighborhood-level data, survey methodology, and translating complex datasets into accessible community insights.
Community Research Advisor
Aneesah Shakir
Community research advisor with deep roots in Boston neighborhoods. Specializes in participatory research, community needs assessments, and translating grassroots voices into actionable policy recommendations.