PolicyLink is a national research and action institute devoted to advancing economic and social equity by Lifting Up What Works®. Founded in 1999, PolicyLink connects the work of people on the ground to the creation of sustainable communities of opportunity that allow everyone to participate and prosper. PolicyLink brings extensive capacity and experience in policy, research, advocacy, and civic engagement strategies, longstanding partnerships with national, state, and local organizations, a robust communications arm, and access to leaders, policymakers and elected officials.