Marianne Latz

Marianne Latz is the Chief of Staff at Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA). In this role, she sits on the Executive Team, advising the president in making business decisions designed to achieve PRA’s strategic goals, values, and priorities. She functions as an advocate for staff, supporting the Employee Council and Standing Committees, organizing staff events, and managing projects. Before coming to PRA, Ms. Latz was the Assistant Director at the Center for Family and Community Engagement at NC State University, where she oversaw grants and contracts, operations, and online training programs. Her passion is creating and maintaining a workplace where creative, talented, and capable staff are supported in their work and career growth. Ms. Latz earned her Master of Social Work from NC State University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Regis University.