Michelle Kendler-Kretsch

Michelle Kendler-Kretsch is an accomplished researcher and author associated with the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC). She specializes in the investigation of transnational corruption, illicit financial activities, and corporate opacity. Kendler-Kretsch has played a pivotal role in analyzing lobbying activities related to high-risk individuals implicated in corruption, shedding light on how political influence can undermine anti-corruption efforts. Her recent work, which highlights concerning trends in lobbying expenditures and the political landscape surrounding corruption in the United States, emphasizes the potential threats to democratic integrity and human security posed by such practices.