Type Of Business:
Nonprofit economic education and research institution
Expertise:
Economics of labor; Migration
Education Degrees:
Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. in Labor Economics and Econometrics, Vanderbilt University; Master of Arts in Economic Development, Université Panthéon-Assas; Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics, University of Athens
Affiliations Awards:
The American Economic Association; Population Association of America
Charity:
The Philadelphia Orchestra; Opera Company of Philadelphia; Philadelphia Museum of Art; Curtis Institute of Music
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and perseverance.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her longtime interest in conducting research.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Constant studies minority populations and the way that emigrants behave. She established her career as an economist due to her fascination with human behavior. Currently, she works for DIW DC, a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan economics institution. The institute focuses on current and emerging socioeconomic issues, both domestically and internationally, and engages its participants in educational and research activities.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Researching economics; Writing reference papers and books for conferences; Working with students; Maintaining relationships and collaborating with institutions in Germany, France, Greece, Africa and China; Offering classes and internships to first-year Ph.D. students; Disseminating research and knowledge for free; Serving as a visiting professor at the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University; Acting as the vice dean of the graduate center at the German Institute for Economic Research in Berlin and the deputy program director of migration at the Institute for the Study of Labor
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Constant intends to promote the institution and help it become more visible by collaborating with more universities and countries, and creating a formal exchange program.