Wendy R. Wang, Ph.D., is the Director of Research at the Institute for Family Studies and an expert on demographic trends, marriage, family, and well-being. Passionate about helping disadvantaged young adults succeed, Dr. Wang’s research sheds light on critical social issues. She regularly contributes op-eds and commentary to major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, National Review, Deseret News, and the Daily Mail. Her work is frequently cited in national media. Previously, Dr. Wang served as a Senior Researcher at the Pew Research Center, where she led the landmark report Breadwinner Moms, among other influential Pew studies. She holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Maryland.