Dr. Dania Francis

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Dania V. Francis is Assistant Professor of Economics at UMass Boston. Her current research involves using experimental and quasi-experimental methods to identify structural causes of racial and socioeconomic academic achievement gaps. More broadly, Professor Francis’ research interests include examining racial and socioeconomic disparities in education, wealth accumulation, and labor markets. Dr. Francis received her doctorate from Duke University and also holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from Smith College. She is a board member of the National Economics Association and a National Academies of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Francis has been featured on CNBC International and TRT World and her work has been written about in several major publication outlets.