“There are policy folks who come in from administration to administration who have great ideas, but they have no idea how government works. I understand the culture and tools, and I know how to translate the big, visionary ideas that political officials have into action.”
Kathy Stack is deputy associate director of education, income maintenance, and labor programs at the Office of Management and Budget. She reviews and coordinates budget allocations and program policies across agencies to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Although located within the White House, OMB provides nonpartisan analysis to administrations of both political parties.