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 Pennsylvania

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Pennsylvania’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|2020-10-15T02:31:27-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Pennsylvania

Basic Economic Security in Nevada

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Nevada’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|2020-10-15T02:34:47-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Nevada

Basic Economic Security in New Hampshire

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of New Hampshire’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|2020-10-15T02:37:53-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in New Hampshire

Basic Economic Security in Utah

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Utah’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|2020-10-14T01:20:19-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Utah

Basic Economic Security in Texas

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Texas’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|2020-10-14T01:14:18-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Texas

Basic Economic Security in South Dakota

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of South 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|2020-10-14T01:49:01-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in South Dakota

Basic Economic Security in South Carolina

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of South 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|2020-10-14T01:56:10-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in South Carolina

Basic Economic Security in Vermont

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Vermont’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|2020-10-14T01:26:48-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Vermont

Basic Economic Security in Rhode Island

Economic security is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of Rhode Island’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|2020-10-14T02:03:52-05:00September 1, 2018|IWPR|Comments Off on Basic Economic Security in Rhode Island