Director, Research
Justin Heck is a Senior Manager of Insights at Opportunity@Work. In this role, he uses data to develop a better understanding of how workers currently navigate the labor market and to identify ways to improve economic mobility and outcomes for all.
Trained as a political scientist, Justin’s previous research agenda centered around racial and economic inequality with an emphasis on the ways that local school boards affect racial and economic segregation in public schools. Through his work, Justin has developed skills in statistical inference, geospatial analytics, and data visualization.
Justin currently lives in Ann Arbor with his wife and 3-month-old son. They are his favorite part of every day.