Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities at Notre Dame
Research ServicesIndiana, United States51-200 Employees
The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at Notre Dame conducts empirical research aimed at understanding and improving poverty interventions. Based in Notre Dame, Indiana, the organization partners with service providers to apply rigorous evaluation methods to programs designed to help families achieve stability, financial independence, and career advancement, ensuring that research informs practice and policy. LEO operates within the research services sector, focusing on translating findings from studies into actionable approaches for programs serving diverse communities across the United States. The center emphasizes a collaborative, respectful research process with participants and partners, seeking to advance systematic knowledge about what works to alleviate poverty while sharing lessons broadly to inspire scalable impact.