As a public policy adviser for 20 years, I've advised governors, legislators and other senior officials on making wise policy decisions. In this role, I've benefited from a mastery of quantitative analysis and a pragmatic understanding of how influence is best achieved.

I took algebra beginning in 5th grade and scored an 800 on the math section of my SAT (and 790 on the similar section of the GRE). Algebra provides a solid foundation for important aspects of business and life for years to ...