Institute Staff

2024 Staff

Ashley Nichols

Institute Director

Public Policy and Administration

Call: (208) 426-2513

ashnichols@boisestate.edu
Nisha Bellinger, Ph.D.

Academic Director

Political Science

Call: (208) 426-4591

nishabellinger@boisestate.edu
Heidi Reeder, Ph.D.

Leadership Director

LEAD Certificates

hreeder@boisestate.edu
Vanessa Fry, MBA, P.h.D.

Community Engagement Director

Public Policy and Administration

Call: (208) 426-2848

vanessafry@boisestate.edu
Brian N. Thompson

Leadership Support

LEAD Certificates

brianthompson@boisestate.edu
Andy Giacomazzi, P.h.D.

Institute Executive Support

Dean’s Office

Call: (208) 426-1368

agiacom@boisestate.edu
Sunny Smart

Institute Support

Social Work

sunnysmart@u.boisestate.edu