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Coping With the Cost of Health Care:
What Is The Public Voice?
Video Podcast
"We can improve the conversation and that directly impacts people's lives."
Martin Carcasson
DDEX
Ibtesam, Rhanda Slim
Mideast Network
"In our research, we look at what ideas community leaders have about the role of the public in deliberating issues and forming policy."
Alberto Olivas
"When I'm working with the different Pacific Island communities, I must make sure that their way of being is always respected and regarded."
Moerangi Falaoa
"You can't sustain an urban community without the voice of its citizens."
Louise Spiegel
"Students have more of a sense that 'maybe we can do that, too.'"
Katy Harriger
Podcasts
David Mathews discusses Education Research
Speaking of Politics Interview
Brian T. Cobb, Vice President and Treasurer
Contact Brian
Brian T. Cobb joined the Charles F. Kettering Foundation in 2000 and was appointed vice president and treasurer 2001. In addition to financial and administrative duties, he is involved in the foundation’s international research where his work led to publishing a book on U.S.-Russia relations,
When Citizens Deliberate: Russian and American Citizens Consider Their Relationship
.
Cobb serves on the board of directors as treasurer of the
International Institute for Sustained Dialogue
. He provides financial services and consultation to the
National Issues Forums Institute
and the Council for Public Policy Education. Cobb is a member of the Foundation Financial Officers Group, currently serving on the board committee for administrative program planning, and he previously served as the treasurer of the board of directors. He is involved in local community organizations.
A career spanning 25 years, prior to joining the Kettering Foundation, Cobb was the vice president for finance and planning at Franklin Pierce University. A certified public accountant, he also served as vice president for finance and administrative Services at Olivet College.
Cobb earned a BA in business administration from Olivet College and a master of science in organization management from Antioch University New England Graduate School.