Daniel Shapiro
About Daniel Shapiro
Daniel Shapiro serves as the Director of Human Services, Data Management and Analytics at Mathematica Policy Research, where he has worked since 2011. He provides expertise to federal agencies in improving administrative data systems and has a background in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Haverford College.
Work at Mathematica
Daniel Shapiro has served as the Director of Human Services - Data Management and Analytics at Mathematica Policy Research since 2011. In this role, he provides expertise to the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) and the U.S. Department of Education, focusing on the improvement of administrative data systems. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance data quality and organizational systems, which supports better decision-making and policy implementation.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Daniel Shapiro held several roles at the University of Pennsylvania. He was the Director at the Institute for Research in Higher Education (IRHE) from 1986 to 1999, where he contributed to research initiatives. He later served as IT Director at the University of Pennsylvania's Information Services and Computing (ISC) from 2005 to 2011. His extensive experience in these roles has equipped him with a robust understanding of data management and analytics in educational settings.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Shapiro earned his Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 1979 to 1981. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Haverford College, completed between 1974 and 1978. His academic background in sociology underpins his expertise in data governance and performance measurement, particularly in the context of human services and workforce agencies.
Federal Client Engagements
Throughout his career, Daniel Shapiro has worked with federal clients, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). His efforts have focused on enhancing data quality and organizational systems, which are critical for effective program management and service delivery. His collaborations with these agencies demonstrate his commitment to improving data governance and supporting their missions.
Dashboard Development and Application Testing
Daniel Shapiro has a strong background in overseeing dashboard development and application testing for government agencies. His expertise in these areas allows him to ensure that data systems are user-friendly and effective in delivering insights that inform policy and operational decisions. This skill set is essential for enhancing the performance measurement capabilities of state workforce and welfare agencies.