Dani Sandler will discuss Census Bureau data resources that can be used for poverty and inequality research, including both public use datasets and the process to request access to confidential microdata through the Federal Statistical Research Data Centers. The presentation will provide an overview of available data products and walk through the steps for submitting an FSRDC research proposal.

Dani Sandler is a principal economist at the U.S. Census Bureau’s Center for Economic Studies, where she leads research efforts, supports collaborative projects, and develops statistical products. With over a decade of experience at the Census Bureau, Dani has held various roles, including FSRDC administrator and research economist. She currently facilitates partnerships between the U.S. Census Bureau, Princeton’s Evictions Lab, and the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Dani holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Davis (2012). Her recent research spans a variety of topics within labor and urban economics, including the career paths of economists, the motherhood penalty, the demographics of eviction, long-term outcomes of racial desegregation programs, and post-prison labor market reintegration. A significant focus of her work involves examining the unique challenges faced by women and underrepresented groups in the profession.