Will Petrik

Will Petrik (he/him) is the Director of Policy & Advocacy with RISE Together Innovation Institute. He believes that all people deserve freedom, dignity, and economic security.

Will has a track record of making a difference for families. As State Director of Advocates for Ohio’s Future, he (along with dozens of other organizations) helped expand Medicaid in Ohio. Because of this work, over 700,000 people now have access to healthcare coverage. At Policy Matters Ohio, Will worked to make child care more affordable for parents and enact paid parental leave in Cleveland. He also developed a state policy proposal to change the tax code and put more money in the pockets of families to help them pay for necessities.

Will lives in North Linden with his wife, Jen, and their two cats. Outside of work, he likes to spend time with friends, go for walks, sing, dance, play guitar, and garden.