Using Census Data and Census FSRDCs for Poverty Research Dr. Dani Sandler, Principal Economist at the U.S. Census Bureau
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.
