Ofronama Biu is is currently a senior research associate at the New York City Labor Market Information Service (NYCLMIS) at the Center for Urban Research. Prior to joining NYCLMIS, she spent over eight years in higher education and nonprofit organizations, where she managed programs and provided direct service to youth, students, and employers. She obtained a BA in psychology from the New York University (NYU) College of Arts and Science and an MPA (master of public administration) from the NYU Wagner School of Public Service. She is a PhD candidate in public and urban policy at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy at The New School.