Katherine Fallon
About Katherine Fallon
Katherine Fallon is a Senior Policy Program Manager at the Urban Institute, specializing in mixed methods approaches to research on racial and economic equity. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has held various positions in housing policy and analysis.
Work at Urban Institute
Katherine Fallon has been serving as a Senior Policy Program Manager at the Urban Institute since 2021. In this role, she applies her expertise in policy analysis and program management to address complex social issues. Her work involves developing and implementing strategies that promote racial and economic equity, leveraging her extensive background in research and analysis.
Previous Experience in Housing Policy
Before joining the Urban Institute, Katherine Fallon worked as the Director of Housing Policy at the Ohio Housing Finance Agency from 2018 to 2021. In this position, she focused on housing policy development and implementation, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving housing access and affordability in the Columbus, Ohio area.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Fallon holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. She also earned a Master's degree in Sociology from the same institution. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and International Affairs with a focus on Urban Studies from 2005 to 2009. Her academic background emphasizes mixed methods approaches, integrating qualitative, quantitative, and spatial analyses.
Research Focus on Racial and Economic Equity
Katherine Fallon's research primarily centers on racial and economic equity, analyzed through a spatial lens. Her work aims to understand and address disparities in access to resources and opportunities, utilizing her expertise in geo-spatial information systems to inform policy decisions.
Early Career and Fellowships
Katherine Fallon began her career as a Fellow at The Rockefeller Foundation from 2010 to 2011, where she gained experience in policy analysis. She then worked as a Senior Analyst at the Reputation Institute from 2011 to 2012. These early roles contributed to her foundational knowledge in research and policy development.