Employment and Workforce Development
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Xiaohan Zhang
Xiaohan works on issues related to the formation of human capital, returns to human capital, and household finance.
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Jane Santa Cruz
Jane supports planning and implementation efforts for the Dallas Fed’s Advance Together initiative.
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Anna Crockett
Anna’s areas of focus include the child care industry, disconnected youth, and short-term credentials.
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Alex Ruder, PhD
Alex specializes in workforce development, benefits cliffs, trends in labor force participation, occupational mobility, and the future of work.
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Sarah Miller
Sarah’s work focuses on research and community engagement, worker experiences in the labor market, and their perspectives on employment stability and mobility.
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Brittany Birken, PhD
Brittany Birken serves as an assistant vice president for Community and Economic Development at the Atlanta Fed.
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Jason Smith
Jason leads the Rural Investment Collaborative, a signature Bank initiative that partners with rural leaders to improve economic improvement in small towns and rural communities.
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Leilani Pinho Barnett
Leilani engages with communities in the inland areas of California and in Idaho.
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Steven Shepelwich
Steve’s work connects workers with jobs, improves the quality of lower-wage jobs, and helps institutions leverage the Community Reinvestment Act to support workforce development programs.