Laura Tach

About the Author

Laura Tach is a sociologist and author whose work illuminates the complexities of economic inequality and family dynamics in modern America. With a focus on how low-income families navigate financial precarity in the absence of robust social safety nets, Tach draws from extensive fieldwork and data-driven analysis to challenge conventional narratives about poverty and resilience. Her research, informed by her role as an associate professor at Cornell University, bridges academic rigor with accessible storytelling, offering insights that resonate with policymakers, educators, and everyday readers alike. Through her writing, Tach advocates for systemic changes that support working families, emphasizing the ingenuity and determination required to make ends meet in an era of stagnant wages and shifting welfare policies.