Bio

Jada Turner is the 2026-2027 Hunt Intern at IEI. She is on IEI’s Policy and Programs team supporting content development for the 2027 Emerging Issues Forum on North Carolina’s housing infrastructure as well as a variety of other IEI projects.

Jada is from Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a senior at NC State University earning undergraduate degrees in both political science and psychology. Previously, she has supported research on the impact of data centers on local communities and urban planning. In her free time, Jada enjoys watching documentaries, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

Jada has been with IEI since 2026.