Hannah Orbach-Mandel (she/her/hers)
State Policy Fellow
Hannah Orbach-Mandel, State Policy Fellow, conducts research and analysis on gender equity and supporting California workers. The goals of her work are to advance policies that promote equitable working conditions for all workers, especially women and people of color, and to improve the lives of California women and families.
Before joining the Budget Center in 2022, Hannah received a master’s degree in public policy from the Heller School at Brandeis University, where she focused on policies to support survivors of sexual misconduct in higher education and in the workplace, and on paid parental leave policies. While getting her degree, she worked at TIME’S UP where she conducted research on best practices for workplace sexual harassment policies. Hannah earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from Kenyon College.
Hannah was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and enjoys swimming, biking, and running, even in the dry heat. When she isn’t exercising, she loves cooking, reading, and watching sports, especially the University of Michigan Wolverines.
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Recent posts by Hannah Orbach-Mandel
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The California Women’s Well-Being Index
The California Women’s Well-Being Index is a fully interactive data visualization that looks at women’s well-being in each of California’s 58 counties. The Index shows how women are faring overall and across five different areas of well-being: Health, Personal Safety, Employment & Earnings, Economic Security, and Political Empowerment. See the Index to learn how women are faring in your community.Health & Safety NetPoverty & Inequality -
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Chosen Family: Expanding Paid Family Leave for Diverse Communities
California's paid family leave program excludes many workers, especially LGBTQ+ and immigrants, from taking leave to care for loved ones because the program's definition of family is too narrow.Poverty & Inequality -
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Strengthening California’s Paid Leave Benefits
California was the first state to offer paid family leave, but workers cannot apply for benefits until after they have already started their leave, causing financial hardship.Poverty & Inequality -
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Protected: TEST The California Women’s Well-Being Index
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At Risk: Governor’s Proposal Fails to Fund Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention
While domestic and sexual violence disproportionately affect marginalized groups, prevention programs that address root causes like gender and racial inequities can significantly improve safety for all Californians.Poverty & Inequality
