Ife Floyd
Floyd joined the Center in June 2011 as a Research Associate with the Family Income Support Division, and is now Senior Policy Analyst.
Prior to joining the Center, Floyd served as an AmeriCorp VISTA with Culture Connect, Inc. and developed a cultural competency workshop series for professional workplaces in the Atlanta area. In addition, she also worked with the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Prosperity Campaign as a benefits screener to increase access to programs like SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid for low-income families.
Floyd holds a BA in Sociology from Northwestern University and a MPP degree from Georgia State University.
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