PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA
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Mission Statement
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research. Our research and engagement activities provide key facts and essential information to frame policy discussion and debate. We identify practical, forward-looking solutions to California’s most pressing challenges. And we bring leaders and stakeholders together to inspire new thinking and find innovative approaches to critical policy questions. PPIC was established in 1994 with an endowment from William R. Hewlett. Tani Cantil-Sakauye is president and CEO, and Chet Hewitt is chair of the board of directors. PPIC staff work at our headquarters in San Francisco and in our Sacramento center.
About This Cause
The Public Policy Institute of California is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research. PPIC is committed to providing data-driven information that encourages productive dialogue and inspires sustainable policy solutions in Sacramento and around the state. We identify practical, forward-looking approaches to California’s most pressing challenges. And we bring leaders and stakeholders together to inspire new thinking and find innovative answers to critical policy questions. Our work focuses on the areas of education, criminal justice, and California's safety net. In addition, PPIC houses three policy centers. The PPIC Higher Education Center advances practical solutions that enhance educational opportunities for all of California’s students—improving lives and expanding economic growth across the state. The PPIC Statewide Survey provides a voice for the public and likely voters on California’s key policy issues. And the PPIC Water Policy Center spurs innovative water management solutions that support a healthy economy, environment, and society. Our multidisciplinary research staff includes experts in economics, education, criminal justice, demography, political science, sociology, and environmental resources. The institute expands its research capacity with adjunct fellows and a summer intern program. Talented professionals in communications, development, finance and administration, government affairs, and information technology help us reach our audiences and keep our facilities and operations running smoothly. Our extensive outreach activities bring PPIC’s work to an ever-expanding audience in Sacramento and beyond. Our events feature viewpoints across the political spectrum, promoting constructive, thoughtful, and respectful dialogue on the issues that matter most to California. PPIC’s central audiences are California’s elected officials and policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels. These leaders routinely draw on PPIC research to make vital policy choices on a wide range of topics. PPIC also informs key policy influencers—from traditional and social media to leaders in the business and nonprofit communities. The PPIC Sacramento Center—located across from the state capitol—offers opportunities for hands-on engagement with the state’s policy community. The Bechtel Conference Center, at our San Francisco office, provides a state-of-the-art venue—and a neutral meeting ground—for important policy discussions and events. PPIC receives generous support from foundations, corporations, and individuals. Our endowment also supports many of our research and other activities. PPIC is a 501(c)3 public charity and does not take or support positions on any ballot measures or on any local, state, or federal legislation, nor does it endorse, support, or oppose any political parties or candidates for public office.