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Julia Pollak Appointed Chief Economist at Labor Department

3/31/2025

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Julia Pollak has been appointed as the chief economist by the U.S. Department of Labor. A Harvard graduate and former Navy reservist, she brings a wealth of experience from her previous role at ZipRecruiter and her teaching stint at Pepperdine University. Pollak is determined to drive economic prosperity for all workforce stakeholders.

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Julia Pollak has been appointed as the chief economist by the U.S. Department of Labor. A Harvard graduate and former Navy reservist, she brings a wealth of experience from her previous role at ZipRecruiter and her teaching stint at Pepperdine University. Pollak is determined to drive economic prosperity for all workforce stakeholders.