Report: State of San Diego Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders Report

A report commissioned by San Diego Foundation and written by the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center sheds light on significant disparities within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in San Diego County. Moving forward, programs and policies should account for the various needs, challenges and strengths of different AANHPI subgroups, including investing in culturally and linguistically appropriate services for mental health, social connection for elders, and leadership and business development.

Report: State of Latinos

The State of Latinos Report was commissioned by San Diego Foundation for its El Camino Fund to raise money from Latinos and their allies to support the local Latino community, close equity gaps and provide opportunities to thrive, prosper and belong in the San Diego region. Learn more about San Diego's Latino population and the specific challenges this community faces, as well as key statistics to help determine needs and funding for the future.

Report: Planning a Thriving Ecosystem of Higher Education in South County

In partnership with Southwestern Community College District and City of Chula Vista, PIC’s research team has completed a workforce and academic needs assessment report to determine what careers and pathways are most needed for South Bay to thrive in the future.

Creative Economy in the San Diego Region

New Report by City of San Diego and San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center shows creative industries had more than $10 Billion impact

San Diego Economic Equity Report

A new report commissioned by San Diego Foundation and researched and written by the San Diego Regional & Policy Innovation Center, found that one in 10 San Diegans live in poverty, including 86,000 children, due to a lack of self-sufficient wages and the high cost of housing, utilities, transportation and food in the region.

San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center Announces New Board Members and Board Chair

Former Congressperson Susan A. Davis, Longtime Community Leader Michel Anderson Join Nonprofit Board; Ben Haddad Assumes Role of Board Chair

San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center Adds Emily Wier as Vice President, Chief Policy & Strategy Officer

Prolific local policy leader joins PIC.

San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center Adds Four Economic Researchers

PIC's research team grows with new chief economist, director of research, economist and economic analyst.

PIC Launches Region’s First Accessible Map that Identifies Potential Locations for New Affordable Housing

San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center Adds Three to Team

PIC announces three new team members: Audra Hermann-Hayes, Rachel Lozano Castro and Clint Smith.

The Brookings Institution Partnership Announcement

Multi-year partnership with The Brooking Institution is aimed at providing scalable local impact.

Media Advisory

The Brookings Institution’s President John Allen to join local leaders at the press event.

Launch Announcement

The San Diego Foundation today announced the launch of the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center.