Carolyn J. Heinrich (born 1967) is the Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy, Education and Economics at Vanderbilt University.
Prior to her appointment at Vanderbilt University, she was the Sid Richardson Professor of Public Affairs, affiliated Professor of Economics, and Director of the Center for Health and Social Policy (CHASP) at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin.
[1] She received her Ph.D. under the Nobel Laureate James Heckman at the University of Chicago[2] Harris School of Public Policy and her undergraduate degree from Beloit College.
[1] She is currently researching a wide breadth of topics, focusing on education, workforce development, social welfare policy, program evaluation, and public management and performance management, allowing her to collaborate with federal, state, and local governments on policy design and program effectiveness.
[6] Heinrich received her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Economics, and Management from Beloit College in Wisconsin.