Cynthia Hess, Ph.D.

About Cynthia Hess, Ph.D.

Cynthia Hess is Chief Operating Officer (COO) at IWPR and Scholar in Residence at American University. In her role as COO, Cynthia oversees the operations of the Institute while working with program staff to support the execution of research and other projects. As COO, Cynthia serves as a member of the executive leadership team within the organization and works closely with the President and staff to develop and implement organizational systems and processes to maximize efficiency and support future growth.

Prior to her position as COO, Cynthia served as Associate Director of Research, directing IWPR’s research on numerous issues including projects on intimate partner violence, workforce development, and women’s leadership and activism. Under her tenure, IWPR expanded its longstanding Status of Women in States project and launched an accompanying website, statusofwomendata.org. Cynthia has been quoted in a number of media outlets including The Washington Post, Fortune, Governing magazine and, The Boston Globe.

Before joining the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Dr. Hess taught for two years as a visiting faculty member in the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She received her Ph.D. in Theology from Yale University and her A.B. from Davidson College.

Basic Economic Security in Virginia

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Virginia’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-14T01:32:42-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Virginia

Basic Economic Security in New York

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of New York’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-15T02:03:58-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in New York

Basic Economic Security in New Jersey

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of New Jersey’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-14T01:37:52-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in New Jersey

Basic Economic Security in Tennessee

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Tennessee’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-14T01:45:47-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Tennessee

Basic Economic Security in New Mexico

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of New Mexico’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-15T01:57:05-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in New Mexico

Basic Economic Security in North Carolina

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of North Carolina’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-15T02:08:18-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in North Carolina

Basic Economic Security in North Dakota

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of North Dakota’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-15T02:13:49-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in North Dakota

Basic Economic Security in Ohio

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Ohio’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-15T02:19:42-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Ohio

Basic Economic Security in Oklahoma

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Oklahoma’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-15T02:23:05-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Oklahoma

Basic Economic Security in Oregon

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Oregon’s women, men, and children. To have economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses—such as housing, food, transportation, and child care expenses—and save for emergencies and retirement.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Jeff Hayes|2020-10-15T02:26:53-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Oregon