David R. Mann
About David R. Mann
David R. Mann is a Senior Researcher at Mathematica, focusing on employment and benefit outcomes for people with disabilities. He has contributed to various projects for government agencies and has an extensive academic background in Economics from prestigious institutions.
Work at Mathematica
David R. Mann has been a Senior Researcher at Mathematica since 2015. He is based in Princeton, New Jersey, and has contributed to various projects focusing on employment and benefit receipt outcomes for people with disabilities. His work involves evaluating initiatives aimed at improving employment opportunities for individuals receiving Social Security benefits. Mann's role includes developing and assessing programs that support the employment of SSI and SSDI beneficiaries.
Education and Expertise
David R. Mann holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Arts in Economics from the same institution, completing his studies from 2006 to 2008. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics from Princeton University, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in disability employment policy.
Background
David R. Mann completed his high school education at Pennsbury High School from 1997 to 2001. His academic journey in economics began at Princeton University, where he developed a solid understanding of economic principles and quantitative methods. This background has informed his subsequent research and policy work in the field of disability and employment.
Achievements
Mann has participated in significant projects for various federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration and the Department of Labor. He has developed and evaluated initiatives such as the Ticket to Work and the Benefit Offset National Demonstration. Additionally, he has served as the principal investigator for the disability employment policy topic area for the Department of Labor’s Clearinghouse for Labor Evaluation and Research. His research includes co-authoring papers aimed at reforming the disability support system.
Research Contributions
David R. Mann has contributed to research on provider solutions in Florida and has been involved in projects related to Medicaid and CHIP. His writings focus on human services, employment, and disability, reflecting his commitment to improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities. His work aims to inform policy and practice in the field of disability employment.