Dr. Tori Coan is the research manager for economic justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families. Their research explores the consequences of gender and racial wage gaps and how state and federal safety nets impact the economic security of family caregivers and aging and disabled adults. They have published reports on the spillover effects of SNAP work requirements, employment barriers facing unpaid caregivers, and single mothers’ experiences with guaranteed income initiatives.
Prior to completing their PhD, Tori worked as a legislative director in the Maryland House of Delegates working to pass progressive economic legislation such as paid family and medical leave insurance, child tax credit expansions, and corporate tax reform.
They hold a PhD in Sociology from Ohio State University and live in Washington, D.C.
