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Barbara Western

Chief Operating Officer · Economic Policy Institute

Chief Operating Officer at Economic Policy Institute. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

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$203K

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Reported as Chief Operating Officer of Economic Policy Institute, based in Washington, DC.

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Received $203K in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).

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Economic Policy Institute Chief Operating Officer · $11.9M revenue · Washington, DCEPI USES THE TOOLS OF ECONOMICS TO BRING THE INTERESTS OF LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME WORKERS INTO ECONOMIC POLICY DISCUSSIONS. EPI'S RIGOROUS RESEARCH…Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

$203Kreported comp

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Other people named Barbara Western

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Barbara Western 1 organization · Washington, DCFood Research & Action Center INC

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