Josh Harder

Josh Harder supports Lewis-Burke by tracking legislative and agency movements and developments and funding opportunities for clients in the physical sciences and engineering, economic development, and education.  His work involves agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE Sc), Department of Defense (DOD), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Before joining Lewis-Burke, Josh worked on a congressional campaign as the Deputy Organizing Director in Ohio’s 9^th congressional district.  He helped shape regional political strategy and managed the daily operations of voter contact operations.  After a successful re-election campaign, Josh served Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur as a Legislative Research Assistant.  While there, he worked on education, energy, and environmental research.  He also worked with district stakeholders to connect them with federal grant opportunities.

Issue Areas: Physical Sciences, Engineering, STEM Education and Workforce, Defense, Energy, and Economic Development.

Vital Statistics: Born and raised in northwest Ohio, Josh received his B.A. in Political Science from The Ohio State University and minored in International Relations & Diplomacy, Communication, and Non-profit Management.  Outside of the office, Josh enjoys staying active, getting lost in a book, and traveling internationally.