Dr. Anna Gassman Pines

Biography

Anna Gassman-Pines is a Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, where she also serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Her research primarily focuses on the effects of low-wage work on family dynamics and the well-being of low-income families. She has received a Ph.D. in Community and Developmental Psychology from New York University and has a strong background in psychology and neuroscience, making significant contributions to the fields of welfare and employment policy. She has been widely published in prestigious journals, examining areas such as the relationship between food security and health, the impacts of public policies on child and maternal well-being, and the psychological ramifications of job instability among low-income populations. Gassman-Pines has also been supported by various grants from organizations including the National Science Foundation and the American Psychological Association, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.

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