Robert Doar (original) (raw)
Scholars
President, American Enterprise Institute
Research Areas
Poverty (and federal programs), Welfare, Families, Children’s health, Young adults
Bio & Experience
Robert Doar is the president of the American Enterprise Institute.
Mr. Doar became AEI’s 12th president in July 2019, leading one of the nation’s oldest and most respected public policy think tanks. Since becoming president of AEI, Mr. Doar has recruited dozens of leading scholars and fellows across multiple issue areas and launched a new research division focused on Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies.
By supporting the extensive work of AEI scholars in areas including foreign and defense policy, education, the reform of key institutions, the US economy, and in opportunity and mobility studies, Mr. Doar has helped to solidify AEI’s position as a leading voice on the major issues facing the United States.
Experience
- AEI-Brookings Working Group on Poverty and Opportunity: Member, 2014–15
- National Commission on Hunger: Co-chair, 2014–15
- New York City Human Resources Administration: Commissioner, 2007–14
- New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: Commissioner, 2003–06; Executive Deputy Commissioner, 2000–03; Deputy Commissioner, Child Support Enforcement, 1995–2000
Education
AB, history, Princeton University