The Dukakis Center's staff has deep experience in academic research and teaching as well as impressive experience in government, community organizations, advocacy groups, and consulting firms. The staff's mix of theoretical and practical capacity provides a strong foundation for its research and projects.

Affiliated Individual Partners
The Dukakis Center's reach is greatly expanded by the additional affiliated individual partners from Northeastern University and throughout Greater Boston. These individuals play important roles in developing and implementing research and policy projects.

Organizational Partners
In addition, the Dukakis Center frequently partners with organizations to develop and implement research and policy projects. During the Center's first decade, these partners have included government agencies, other universities, community organizations, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, labor unions, and a variety of advocacy groups.

"Alumni"
Finally, the Dukakis Center has a growing corps of alumni who have worked here and have left an indelible mark on the fulfillment of the Center’s mission.