Mark Mather
Associate Vice President, Programs
Mark Mather is Associate Vice President of Programs at PRB. He has more than 25 years of experience communicating population research to policymakers, educators, journalists, and the public. He has authored more than 75 reports and briefs on U.S. population trends and their implications, specializing in issues related to child, family, and older adult well-being. He directs PRB’s Federal Data Forum, which provides policymakers and practitioners with accessible data and analysis on federal programs and policy. He also directs the Center for Public Information on Population Research, funded by NICHD, and leads PRB’s efforts to translate and communicate scientific evidence on the demography and economics of aging and Alzheimer’s disease to decisionmakers in government, business, and nonprofit organizations.
Mather holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Penn State University and master’s and doctorate degrees in Sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is an appointed member of the Population Association of America’s Committee on Applied Demography. His research has been cited by The New York Times, the Associated Press, the Huffington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and many other media outlets.
Expertise
Aging and Depopulation
Population Dynamics and Planning
The U.S. Census and Public Data
Featured News & Insights
Newly Unveiled Plans for the 2030 Census Test Suggest Trouble Ahead
Here are four big reasons why we're worried—and why you should be too.
Cheap Facts, Big Returns: Why Federal Statistics Pay Dividends
A tiny budget powers trillions in economic decisions, but flat funding threatens data quality
Five Things You Can Do to Protect Public Data
Even small actions, taken together, can help strengthen the case for the importance of public data to our shared future.
Legal Aid for Evicted Tenants Shows Health Benefits, but Many Still Go Without Lawyers
Despite broad eligibility, tenants are still only half as likely as landlords to have legal representation under Washington State's Right to Counsel program, a new study finds.
Families With Nonstandard Work Schedules Face 'Pattern of Disadvantage'
Mothers with less education are more likely to work jobs that fall outside the typical 9-to-5 schedule. This can have negative effects on their children’s behavior and development.
State Lawmakers Turn to Research Community in Efforts to Protect Abortion Access
Without coordination from researchers and advocates, “we would have not had 38 other organizations who support reproductive rights in Maryland and across the country come up to support us and provide testimony in that bill," said Lesley Lopez (D-Maryland).
Featured Resources
Is Medicare Advantage Really an Advantage?
More than half of people with Medicare are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage, up from about one in five two decades ago.
Counting Young Children in the 2030 Census: Setting a Research Agenda
Young children, particularly infants and toddlers, have historically been undercounted at higher rates than any other age group. A recent convening identified critical evidence gaps and outlined a research agenda designed to inform census planning and improve outcomes for children.
Report: The Latino Working Class: America’s Economic Engine
PRB and UnidosUS are exploring the characteristics of the Latino working class, offering insights to inform policies that expand economic opportunity.
7 Trends Reshaping the Health and Lifespans of America’s Rapidly Aging Population
Experts point to key dynamics challenging policymakers, health care planners, and families
Fact Sheet: Trends in Family Care for Older Americans
In the United States, over 24 million people provide unpaid care for older adults—a 32% increase from a decade ago.
Today’s Research on Aging 44: More Than a Feeling: How Social Connection Protects Health in Later Life
Older adults’ social ties are more important for physical and mental health than previously thought, new research shows.
Featured Projects
American Community Survey and Decennial Census Support Services
PRB has been a long-term partner to the U.S.
Center for Public Information on Population Research (CPIPR)
The Center for Public Information on Population Research at PRB helps improve the translation and dissemination of major findings from population dynamics research and the communication and cooperation across the NICHD Population Dynamics Research Centers.
KIDS COUNT Technical Assistance and Training
Through data workshops, webinars, videos, and how-to guides, we help child advocates stay informed.
Demography and Economics of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
PRB summarizes recent research supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health, highlighting its implications for individuals and society.
