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Yu-Ling Chang is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where her research focuses on poverty, inequality, and social welfare policies. Her work examines the processes of policymaking and the consequences of public policies on economically disadvantaged populations. Dr. Chang's research agenda has been influenced by her professional experiences advocating for individuals dealing with economic hardship, particularly following the global economic recession in the late 2000s. She is currently investigating racial equity in CalWORKs reforms in California, the impacts of global pandemic policies on state unemployment insurance, and modernization efforts aimed at supporting working families. With numerous grants and collaborations with various research institutions, Dr. Chang has extensively contributed to scholarship on social safety net programs. She holds a PhD in Social Welfare from the University of Washington, as well as MSW and BSW degrees from National Taiwan University. Her teaching encompasses various aspects of social welfare policy and macro practice.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teach courses related to social welfare policy and conduct research in related areas.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Received tenure-track promotion due to research and teaching contributions.
Zhongzheng Social Welfare Center, Taipei City Government, Taiwan • Taipei, Taiwan
Provided public services and case management for at-risk families.
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