Our Team
Steven Kull, Founder & President
Dr. Steven Kull, founded Voice of the People in 2012. A political psychologist, he also serves as the Director of the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy. For decades, Dr. Kull has studied public opinion on public policy, conducting surveys and focus groups in the United States and around the world. A pioneer in the field of public consultation, Dr. Kull has developed a new method of survey research, often called ‘policymaking simulations,’ that provide respondents with a briefing and pro and con arguments before they are asked to take a position on a policy proposal.
Dr. Kull has testified before Congress and conducted briefings for NATO, the UN, and the European Commission. He has authored numerous books, including Misreading the Public: The Myth of a New Isolationism (Brookings), co-authored with I.M. “Mac” Destler. Sought after by journalists, Dr. Kull has been regularly quoted in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and USA Today. He has appeared on NBC News, CBS News, CNN, NPR, and many other broadcast outlets. Dr. Kull’s writing has been widely published, including in the Washington Post, USA Today, Harper’s Magazine, Political Science Quarterly, Foreign Policy, and Public Opinion Quarterly.
Evan “Charles” Lewitus, Vice President
Charles Lewitus is a social science researcher who oversees the work of the VOP team. His research focuses on public opinion, democracy, and public policy. Charles earned his Bachelor’s degree in Agri-Food Systems at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. He earned his Master’s degree from Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien in Vienna, Austria, after completing coursework in heterodox economics within the Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy program. Charles also serves as Associate Director of the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy.
Allison Stettler, Director of Operations
Allison Stettler is a seasoned web development and communications professional who joined Voice of the People in 2013. Allison oversees all of the administrative, information technology, communications, and human resources functions for VOP. Prior to joining VOP, Allison served as an information technology and graphic design consultant for several non-profit organizations in the greater Washington region, including the Chief Executives Organization (CEO), Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, and the American Conference for the Treatment of HIV (ACTHIV). Allison also served as the Director of Marketing and Web Development at the Greater Washington Board of Trade. Allison earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Virginia Tech.
Evan Fehsenfeld, Director of Methodology
Evan Fehsenfeld is a social science researcher, responsible for survey management, methodology, questionnaire development, and analysis. Evan was a Harrison Fellow at the University of Maryland and has taught at both the University of Maryland and George Washington University. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science at the University of Colorado and his Master’s degree in International Relations and Political Economy at The American University. Evan’s research interests focus on foreign relations, political economy, sustainable development, smart growth, and land use management. Evan also serves as Senior Research Associate for the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy.
Noah Karn, Program Manager
Noah Karn is an experienced legislative staffer and policy analyst who joined Voice of the People in 2026. Noah works to implement and promote new and efficient methods of involving the public in policymaking decisions. He oversees outreach to academic and outside partners and manages joint projects between VOP, the Program for Public Consultation, and the Civic Innovation Center at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy, where he has worked since 2024. Noah earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Maryland. Noah previously worked at the Maryland General Assembly and Montgomery County Council.
Katrina Fuller, Program Coordinator
Katrina Fuller is a communications professional who joined Voice of the People in 2023. Katrina is responsible for social media management, event and programming coordination, and the production of internal tools and multimedia content. Before joining VOP, Katrina worked as a local journalist, covering education and county and state government. She also served as a communications assistant and caseworker in the congressional office of Rep. Tom Reed. Katrina also served as Director of Development for Chautauqua Striders, leading fundraising and communications for the youth development nonprofit. Katrina earned her degree in Communications from Jamestown Community College.
Sarah Evans, Research Assistant
Sarah Evans is a public opinion researcher who joined Voice of the People in 2025. Sarah assists with background research, fact-checking, survey development, and analysis. Before joining VOP, Sarah interned at Goodwin Simon Strategic Research and the Grinnell College National Poll. She recently graduated from Grinnell College with a B.A. in Political Science and English with a concentration in Statistics. Sarah’s research interests include public opinion and American electoral politics.