Bill Osmulski joined Philanthropy Roundtable as director of policy research in December 2025. He brings a strong background in investigative reporting, strategic planning and policy research.
Prior to Philanthropy Roundtable, Osmulski spent 16 years in progressively senior roles at the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy in Wisconsin, culminating as senior fellow and content director. He started his professional career in Wisconsin television as a producer and reporter at stations in Milwaukee, Madison and Eau Claire. At MacIver, he launched its multi-media production operation to provide coverage and analysis of key policy events in state and local government.
In addition to his role with the Roundtable, Osmulski serves as an infantry officer in the Wisconsin Army National Guard.
Osmulski is originally from Munster, Indiana. He graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast and electronic communication and from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a master’s degree in operations and supply management. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army’s Command and General Staff College.
