Census Bureau appoints deputy directors

US – The US Census Bureau has appointed Michael Lachanski as deputy director for data, policy and science and John Studds as deputy director for administration and operations.

person's hand completing census questionnaire using pen

Lachanski currently a senior advisor in the US Department of Commerce’s Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs.

He leads two Census Bureau initiatives: broadening the agency’s administrative records database and lowering barriers to the adoption of artificial intelligence across the federal statistical system.

Studds is the Census Bureau’s chief information officer. His leadership has shaped some of the agency’s modernisation, including the expansion of enterprise internet data collection.

During his career, he has overseen statistical programmes such as the Consolidated Federal Funds Report and the Federal Audit Clearinghouse and has led development of data management platforms.

The next census in the US will take place in 2030, and the Census Bureau is currently in the development and integration phase, focusing on ongoing research, operational planning and testing, including a census test this year. Data collection for the test is underway and will conclude at the end of August. 

The Census Bureau said the appointments would strengthen its ability to offer ‘accurate, timely, cutting-edge data products'.

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