Employment and Workforce Development
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Nicole Summers-Gabr
Nicole’s work explores economic conditions through the lens of youth employment and rural communities.
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Cornelius C. Johnson IV
Cornelius conducts research on small-business issues, particularly access to credit.
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Hue Nguyen
Hue leads the work to identify and develop policy solutions for issues affecting low- and moderate-income communities and tribal nations.
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Elizabeth Bogue Simpson
Elizabeth conducts research and data analysis aimed at improving outcomes for low- and moderate-income workers and learners.
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Theresa Dunne
Theresa researches digital equity and device access, equitable wealth, and the broad economic impacts of anchor institutions on regional economies.
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Dawn Hicks
Dawn’s work involves helping local lower-income students overcome barriers to social and economic mobility.
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Mary Burke
Mary studies the economics of health behaviors and health outcomes, education, social norms, and the gig economy.
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Marija Bingulac
Marija is a senior policy analyst in the Research and Communications unit of the Regional & Community Outreach Department.