Biography

Dr. LaTanya Brown-Robertson is the Associate Dean for the Office of Academic Innovation and Student Success (AIS2) at Howard University, where she also serves as a Professor of Economics and Director of the Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. In this expanded role, the Honors Program will be integrated into the broader AIS2 office.  Dr. Brown-Robertson's academic journey is deeply rooted in Howard University, where she earned her Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. in Economics. Her expertise spans various fields, including data science and analytics, urban economics, housing economics, and stratification economics. As the Northeastern Regional Head for the National Data Science Alliance (NDSA), a $10 million NSF INCLUDES initiative, Dr. Brown-Robertson continues to drive innovation in data science education and curriculum innovation across HBCUs. She is also the Principal Investigator for an NSF-funded Data Science Honors Study Abroad program entitled International THREADS (Thesis Honors Research Experiences for Academic Data Scientists).

Dr. Brown-Robertson has held numerous leadership positions throughout her career, including Special Assistant for Research and Development at Bowie State University, where she increased grant funding by $16 million. Her experience as Interim Chair of the Accounting, Finance, and Economics Department and Director of the Undergraduate Learning Assistant program has prepared her well for her new role as Associate Dean of AIS2. Dr. Brown-Robertson's research has been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals such as the American Economic Review and the Review of the Black Political Economy.  Her work is supported by grants from organizations including the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Bureau of Economic Research.   In her new position as Associate Dean for AIS2, Dr. Brown-Robertson is poised to leverage her experience in curriculum innovation, academic administration, student success, fundraising, and grantsmanship to enhance the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University.