Heather Boushey Senior Economist, Research Center for American Progress Country: USA

1. Biography of Heather Boushey
2. Work and Contributions
3. Advocacy and Speaking Engagements
4. 'Mommy Wars' and Beliefs on Gender Equality
5. Personal Life

Biography of Heather Boushey

Heather Boushey, born in 1970 in Seattle, is a senior economist at the Center for American Progress. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the New School for Social Research in New York City and a Bachelor's degree from Hampshire College. Prior to her doctoral studies, Boushey studied at the Economic Policy Institute.

Work and Contributions

Boushey's work and efforts are focused on employment, social policy, family, and economic well-being of citizens. Her research has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, Newsweek, and The New York Times. She is a co-author of the renowned books "The State of Working America 2002-3" and "Hardships in America: The Real Story of Working Families." Boushey is also affiliated with the National Poverty Center and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Poverty and WorkingUSA. Her work has been published in Dollars & Sense, In These Times, and New Labor Forum.

Advocacy and Speaking Engagements

Boushey has been a speaker before the United States Congress on several occasions, focusing on labor issues and social security reforms. Her primary area of expertise revolves around working families and the challenges they face, including the intersection of work and raising children, healthcare insurance, social programs for low-income families, and support programs.

'Mommy Wars' and Beliefs on Gender Equality

Boushey became involved in the well-known 'Mommy Wars,' where her opponents included Leslie Morgan Steiner and feminist philosopher Linda Hirshman. Her position on gender equality is clear - she believes that true equality lies in the ability to choose between work and raising a child, rather than the pressure for women to continue working even when they have young children.

Personal Life

Heather Boushey is married to Todd Tucker, an economist and lawyer at the public interest group 'Public Citizen,' specializing in the legal, economic, and political implications of trade agreements.