Roller coaster the last few years. - Anonymous employee New America Employee Review

2.0
Apr 16, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

New America is full of smart, talented people who are passionate about their work. They are unique among similar organizations in the way they approach their projects and what they produce. Free snacks. Cool lunches and events. Great benefits.

Cons

It used to be a fun, creative, and collaborative place to work. Now its a bureaucratic nightmare. There's no real leadership at the top. Instead of being present and connected to the organization the CEO has put middle managers in place and created process as a substitute for impact. The lack of leadership and inspiration from the top coupled with the piles of paperwork and red tape have completely destroyed the culture in this organization and sent too many great employees running for the hills. It's been really sad to watch.

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5.0
Oct 27, 2025
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Pros

Experience as an employee is very dependent on host program/lab. Org structure supports policy, advocacy, and academic writers. No major top-down limitations which allows for depth of work across program areas (education, technology, benefits, etc).

Cons

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3.0
Feb 13, 2026
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Pros

The people were good co-workers.

Cons

There were people I didn't care for.

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