CBPP Health Policy Fellow
Hillary Dong
Prior to joining GBPI, Hillary worked as an Arts Administration Intern at the New Georgia Project, where they promoted civic engagement through creative and cultural organizing. They have also worked as a Policy Campaign Trainee with the Amplify Georgia Collaborative, supporting the Local Campaign Manager in promoting reproductive justice in and around Atlanta.
Hillary is a native of Dalton, Georgia, and a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and History, Technology, and Society. In her personal life, Hillary enjoys cooking, live music, and hanging out with her two cats, Goose and Eden.
Recent Posts by Hillary
Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Labor
The Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) is an agency tasked with maintaining a resilient Unemployment Insurance (UI) system ...
Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Corrections
For Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, Governor Brian Kemp proposed a $1.62 billion budget for the Georgia Department of ...
From Barriers to Bridges: How Fines and Fees Reform Can Help Boost Economic Security
This report was co-authored by Ray Khalfani, Senior Analyst, Worker Justice and Criminal Legal Systems and Ife ...
The Public Harm Under a For-Profit Probation System: Spotlight on Augusta
Introduction Most Georgians will get a traffic ticket in their lifetime. Some may have to go to court ...
Fact Sheet: Unpacking The Latest Fines and Fees Trends Across Georgia
Introduction Fines and fees are significant revenue sources for many localities in Georgia. However, when more than 10% ...
Stand with Georgia Workers this Labor Day: Protect and Dignify Labor
Happy Labor Day, Georgia! Labor Day is a time to reflect on the values that unite us as ...
Georgia Human Services Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025
This section is co-authored by Director of Economic Justice Ife Finch Floyd and Senior Analyst of Worker Justice ...
Georgia Criminal Legal Systems Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025
The 20-Year View Over the last 20 years, the costs of running Georgia’s prisons have risen by almost ...
GBPI submits comment on the 2024-2027 Combined Strategic Workforce Development Plan
This letter constitutes Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s (GBPI) feedback on the 2024-2027 Combined Strategic Workforce Development Plan ...
Overview: 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Labor
Governor Kemp’s proposed budget for the amended fiscal year (AFY) 2024 provided a net increase of ...
Overview: 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Corrections
For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, Governor Brian Kemp proposed a $1.48 billion budget for the Georgia ...
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