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Chhandara Pech

Issues → Demography & Population Studies, Environment & Climate Resilience, Inequality & Poverty, Transportation

Deputy Director, UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge

Chhandara Pech (Chhan) is the Deputy Director of the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge, specializing in spatial and statistical analysis to address critical socioeconomic and racial equity issues. His research informs decision-makers, community stakeholders, and public agencies, with a focus on immigrant and historically marginalized communities.

As a Cambodian American, Chhandara brings a unique lens to his work, examining racial and economic disparities through data-driven insights. He has led large-scale research projects on housing, transportation, climate change, and neighborhood development, utilizing advanced data analysis to shape policy and drive community action.

Chhandara holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a BA in Political Science from UCLA, along with certifications in Geographic Information Systems and Data Science.

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Chhandara Pech

Wildfire Impacts on Altadena and Pacific Palisades Small Businesses

Climate Change and Health Disparities in California’s Latino Neighborhoods

Latino-led Economic Resilience Research Series

Building Stronger Communities: Insights from Local Economic Development Efforts in Tucson’s South 12th Avenue/La Doce Corridor

Building Stronger Communities: Insights from Local Economic Development Efforts in San Ysidro

Building Stronger Communities: Insights from Local Economic Development Efforts in South Phoenix

Building Stronger Communities: Insights from Local Economic Development Efforts in Fruitvale

Technical Documentation for the Latino Climate and Health Dashboard Factsheets

Latino Self-Employed Entrepreneurs in California: Growth, Resilience, and the Need for Policy Action

Wildfires and Latino Communities: Analysis of Residents, Workers, and Jobs in LA County Fire Evacuation Zones

Wildfires and Latino Communities

Wildfires and Latino Communities: Health, Economic, and Preparedness Challenges

Business as Usual: Entrepreneurs of Color in Arizona Face Challenges in Climate Change and Sustainability in a Post-COVID Economy

Business as Usual: Entrepreneurs of Color in Texas Face Challenges in Technology, Climate Change, and Sustainability in a Post-COVID Economy

Business as Usual: Entrepreneurs of Color in California Face Challenges in Technology, Climate Change, and Sustainability in a Post-COVID...

Disparities in the Distribution of Paycheck Protection Program Funds in California’s Congressional Districts

Disparities in the Distribution of Paycheck Protection Program Funds Between Majority-White Neighborhoods and Neighborhoods of Color in C...

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