The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University Email Format
Higher EducationMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University is a graduate school dedicated to applying social science to policy and management to advance well-being and social inclusion. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, it integrates graduate education with interdisciplinary research and public engagement to inform policies and programs. Founded in 1959, the school was established to explore how policy can promote the well-being of all members of society, particularly vulnerable populations. Its work spans health, mental health, substance use, families, aging, development, philanthropy, and work-related inequalities, with a focus on translating evidence into action. The institution has an alumni network of over 3,700, and its graduates contribute to social policy and management worldwide.