Anna Shipp

Background

About Anna Shipp

As a Principal Policy Associate at the Research to Action Lab of the Urban Institute, I design and lead a body of work that supports local leaders in creating vibrant, just, and climate-forward economies. My work bridges the gap between research and practice by translating findings into actionable and holistic policy solutions that serve people, places, and planet. My 20 years of interdisciplinary experience spans workforce development, small business development, economic development, urban sustainability, and climate resilience; and inlcudes direct service, policy advocacy, and policy research. Before joining Urban, I was executive director for the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN). There, I led SBN’s work to empower the region’s diverse independent businesses to do well by doing good; to advance industries critical to a just, thriving, and climate-forward economy; and to advocate for an economic ecosystem that serves community needs, shares wealth, and protects the planet. I'm grounded in both the social and physical sciences, and hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University and a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania.*Opinions are my own*