Rob Santos
@_Rob_Santos
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Views are my own; member of U.S. Census Bureau leadership team; formerly: VP at Urban Inst; President of Amer Stat Assoc & Amer Assoc for Public Opinion Res.
Joined June 2012
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:
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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.
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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! https://t.co/YdY7WJy9sj
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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. https://t.co/nsAsbpegMG
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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. https://t.co/sTM5OAGz2Y
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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. https://t.co/HBjdAPijoA
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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. https://t.co/o31euPdOTH
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#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 ➡️ https://t.co/Wau3Y3df0A
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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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What a great stroke of luck to meet a fellow @uscensusbureau colleague Davon Bryant in Detroit! It’s so inspiring to meet our wonderful career staff!
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