Hanna Homestead (she/her) is a Research Analyst with the National Priorities Project (NPP) at the Institute for Policy Studies. Her work focuses on right-sizing the federal budget to prioritize human and ecological security, including examining the intersections of climate crisis, capitalism, and militarism. With a strong commitment to social and environmental justice, Hanna’s professional experience in public policy, organizing, and program management spans various sectors and geographical locations. Prior to joining NPP, Hanna helped establish and direct the Climate and Militarism Program at the Center for International Policy, advocated for sex work decriminalization in Wisconsin, and served as a Global Health Corps fellow in Kasese, Uganda. She earned her Master’s degree in International Security Policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.