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Clinton Key

Research Associate at MDRC

Clinton Key is a Research Associate at MDRC's Center for Applied Behavioral Science, where he focuses on developing and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for lower-income people and communities.2

Background and Education

Clinton Key holds a Master of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an A.B. in Sociology from the University of Chicago.

Professional Experience

Key joined MDRC in 2018.2 Prior to his role at MDRC, he held several notable positions:

  • Research Manager at The Pew Charitable Trusts
  • Consultant at the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis
  • Research Manager at the University of North Carolina School of Social Work
  • Research Associate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Instructor and Advisor at UNC
  • Research Assistant at the University of Chicago

Expertise and Focus Areas

Clinton Key is recognized as a leading expert in:

  • Household finances
  • Economic opportunity in the United States
  • Behavioral science
  • Program design and evaluation
  • Financial health and mobility12

At MDRC, he leads the development of fast, low-cost, and rigorously tested interventions. He partners with various agencies and organizations to identify opportunities for improvement and devise evidence-based solutions informed by behavioral science.2

Notable Work

Key has advised numerous public and private agencies on:

  • Measuring financial well-being
  • Designing programs to promote financial literacy and financial capability2

His research and publications have covered topics such as homeownership, tax-time savings, Individual Development Accounts, and the impact of assets on future orientation and psychological well-being.1

Highlights

Jul 3 · mdrc.org
Employment Programs Work — Why Aren't They Getting to More ...

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Location

Greater Charlottesville Area