possibilitylab@berkeley.edu

Do you believe data should drive policy? That people should have a say in the decisions that affect them? Yup, so do we.

We are a diverse team of scholars and practitioners, faculty, full-time staff, and students who value integrity, rigor, curiosity, and communication. Together, we celebrate our wins, learn from our missteps, and help each other advance a more equitable, sustainable future.

Senior Project Lead Opportunity
The Possibility Lab is seeking a Senior Project Lead to oversee civic engagement and community engaged research, including providing leadership and vision for the portfolio, overseeing project implementation and managing project teams, as well as designing and managing pilot projects for partnerships with high-level state and local partners. First review date for this opportunity (Job ID 79611) is July 25, 2025. For external candidates, please click HERE for further details. If you are a current UC Berkeley employee, please click HERE for further details.
Administrative Assistant Opportunity
The Possibility Lab is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Lab’s Senior Leadership team and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has strong communication skills, and is comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks from facilities and event support to scheduling and team coordination. First review date for this opportunity (Job ID 79126) is July 10, 2025. For external candidates, please click HERE for further details. If you are a current UC Berkeley employee, please click HERE for further details.
 

Our Work

CA vs Hate
Key Findings for First Year
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Abundance Accelerator
The Abundance Accelerator is leveraging research, innovation, and collaboration to advance policy solutions that promote abundance in California and beyond.
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Conversations with Possibility: Public Policy & Journalism
Watch Conversations with Possibility: Public Policy & Journalism featuring Marisa Lagos (KQED), Melanie Mason (POLITICO), and Laurel Rosenhall (LA Times)
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Firsthand Framework for Policy Innovation
Read our report on Community-Engaged Models for Public Safety Reform
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California Inclusive Engagement Initiative
The California Inclusive Engagement Initiative is a framework and policy laboratory that connects informed and inclusive public deliberation to decisions at the highest levels of state and local government.
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Annual Report 2023
A year of growth, impact, and possibility
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