@_Rob_Santos

Retired; 26th Director of the U.S. Census Bureau; former VP & Chief Methodologist at Urban Institute

Joined June 2012
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Want to know my thinking on the Census Bureau and more broadly the federal statistical system? Somehow my former Urban Institute colleague @jschwabish managed to squeeze this out of me for this PolicyViz podcast. Take a listen policyviz.com/podcast/rob-sa…

Why Federal Statistics Matter: Rob Santos on Trust, Data Integrity, and the Future of the Census -...

Former Census Director Rob Santos joins me to discuss how census data are collected, why federal statistics are under threat, and what modernization should look like for the future of U.S. data...

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The totally groundless firing of Dr. Erika McEntarfer, my successor as Commissioner of Labor Statistics at BLS, sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the statistical mission of the Bureau. For a full statement opposing this move, read: friendsofbls.org/updates/202…

Statement on Commissioner McEntarfer’s Removal — The Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Today, President Trump called into question the integrity of the Employment Situation report that the BLS released this morning. He accused BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer of deliberately reporting...

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Check out my latest blog following @uscensusbureau’s recent meeting with disability community stakeholders. This gathering marked an important milestone in our ongoing community engagement efforts. We look forward to continuing this dialogue. census.gov/newsroom/blogs/di…
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@uscensusbureau has appointed Terry Ao Minnis, Maya Berry, & David Martinez III to our #2030Census Advisory Committee. Their addition will help boost participation in the census & build trust in communities nationwide. TY for agreeing to serve! census.gov/about/cac/2030cac…
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Honored to visit Pawhuska, OK to celebrate an historic data sharing agreement with @Osagenation! It marks an important milestone in how @uscensusbureau can better serve Tribal Nations by improving the quality of data for the people of Indian Country. census.gov/newsroom/blogs/di…
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A huge expression of gratitude to Miccosukee tribal leadership for welcoming us to their tribal lands in Florida. It was an honor to meet with them this week. @uscensusbureau seeks a stronger, continuous relationship to help address the Miccosukee nation’s data needs.
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Wrapped up a productive roundtable with Rep. Frost's team, local leaders, & our incredible partners! Our hard work together will be critical to the success of the #2030Census. Census data shape how trillions of dollars in federal funds are spent annually.
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Pleased to speak at #FHC24 on @uscensusbureau’s commitment to producing accurate data. Between 2010-2020, U.S. housing grew by 6.7% — half the previous decade’s rate. Combining demographic and housing data reveals economic opportunities, addresses needs & mitigates inequities.
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Thank you to the National Statistical Office of Mongolia and ANCSDAAP Secretariat for co-hosting & inviting @uscensusbureau to the 32nd Population Census Conference in Ulaanbaatar. There is so much we can learn by engaging with and listening to our international partners.
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Excited to share my latest blog post on @uscensusbureau’s Community-of-the-Whole Approach, part of our ongoing series! Discover how inclusive engagement and diverse community insights are shaping our data-driven decisions.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/di…
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Appreciated the opportunity to join other professionals and statisticians at this year’s JSM @AmstatNews
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Thank you @CensusCounts, Census Equity Initiative, @FCCPTweets & Census Collaborative Convening for your insightful conversations & feedback. @uscensusbureau appreciates your efforts to foster response and build trust in our surveys and censuses in communities across the nation.
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Happy Independence Day! Join me in celebrating this July 4th! It’s a time to come together, stay safe and reflect on the honor of serving our country."
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Thank you @ColoradoStateU, @CUAnschutz, and @msudenver faculty, administration, students, and mentors for your engagement and the opportunity to discuss how we can work together to improve data access and equity.
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Great meetings with @LRPCDenverCO, @CUDEICEAnschutz, & @SACNAS__CUA. We engaged college students, faculty & staff as part of our public service. We highlighted @uscensusbureau core values of scientific integrity, objectivity, transparency, & independence. census.gov/about/what.html
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Honored to present at #WNAR2024’s plenary talk! Shared my leadership journey and how my life experiences shape my approach to leading the @uscensusbureau. Thank you @WNAR_ibs and to all who attended!
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Excited to join the National Travel Monitoring Exposition and Conference to discuss the vital role of @uscensusbureau data in shaping transportation and supporting our nation’s growing, changing communities.experience.arcgis.com/experi…
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Rob Santos retweeted
Latino USA@LatinoUSA31 May 2024
#NowPlaying a @LatinoUSA episode 🎧 On this rebroadcast, Robert L. Santos (@censusdirector) is the first Latino appointed as director of the @uscensusbureau. He speaks with @Maria_Hinojosa about the census’ complicated history and more. LISTEN ➡️ bit.ly/lusarobert
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Honored to have been part of @UMichDiversity Latinx Graduation Ceremony! Also, grateful for the opportunity to engage with local community leaders including @waynestate, @ACCESS1971, @UM_SRC, @PRBA_ISR. Thank you for the inspiring discussions!
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