Julia Pollak has been named Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor, the agency announced Monday.
In her new role, Pollak will lead the department’s economic research and provide analysis on labor-related policies and programs.
“I am honored to serve this administration and contribute to the Department of Labor’s mission,” she said in a statement. “In this pivotal moment for the American workforce, I look forward to using rigorous analysis to promote economic prosperity for job seekers, workers, businesses, and retirees.”
Pollak previously served as Chief Economist at the hiring platform ZipRecruiter. Earlier in her career, she was a doctoral fellow and assistant policy analyst at the RAND Corporation, and taught economics as an adjunct instructor at Pepperdine University. She also worked as a research assistant at the Heritage Foundation.
A graduate of Harvard University, Pollak holds a Master of Philosophy in Policy Analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School. She served as a drilling reservist in the U.S. Navy from 2011 to 2022.
