California Policy Lab Employee Directory
Public Policy OfficesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The California Policy Lab is an institute at the University of California focused on generating research insights to inform government policy and practice in California. By partnering directly with government agencies, CPL conducts rigorous, cross‑cutting research and builds data infrastructure to improve programs and policies that affect millions of Californians who rely on public services. The organization operates within the public policy sector, aiming to translate empirical findings into actionable policy improvements through collaborative engagements with state and local government partners. Based in Los Angeles, CPL emphasizes applied research that supports evidence-based decision making for public programs, with a team that encompasses researchers and staff within a university-affiliated research environment. In recent developments, CPL has been involved in initiatives such as launching a near-real-time dashboard to monitor unemployment claims and the role of AI in employment, reflecting its focus on timely, policy-relevant analysis.