Jody Schimmel Hyde
About Jody Schimmel Hyde
Jody Schimmel Hyde serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Studying Disability Policy at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2018. She specializes in Social Security administrative data and has a strong interest in the impact of the Affordable Care Act on health insurance and employment.
Work at Mathematica
Jody Schimmel Hyde has been serving as the Deputy Director of the Center for Studying Disability Policy at Mathematica since 2018. In this role, she focuses on disability policy and the implications of various programs on individuals with disabilities. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Researcher at Mathematica from 2010, contributing to various research initiatives for over a decade. Her work involves analyzing Social Security administrative data and conducting studies that utilize nationally representative survey data sources.
Education and Expertise
Jody Schimmel Hyde earned her Doctorate in Economics from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Honors Economics, graduating cum laude from the University of California San Diego in 1999. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in economic analysis, particularly in relation to health insurance and employment. She has a special interest in the effects of the Affordable Care Act on these areas.
Background
Before joining Mathematica, Jody Schimmel Hyde worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research from 2000 to 2005. She began her career at Mathematica as a Researcher from 2006 to 2010. Her diverse experiences in research and policy analysis have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of disability policy and related economic issues.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jody Schimmel Hyde has conducted numerous studies using the Health and Retirement Study and other nationally representative survey data sources. She actively produces webinar panel discussions, blogs, and podcasts, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in disability policy. Additionally, she curates a weekly list of disability policy publications aimed at researchers and policymakers, enhancing the accessibility of important information in the field.
Professional Contributions
Jody Schimmel Hyde coordinates presentations at academic and policy conferences, leveraging Mathematica’s research and that of complementary outside research. Her role in organizing these events helps facilitate discussions on critical issues in disability policy, fostering collaboration among researchers and policymakers.