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Marián Vargas is an Assistant Director of Research at the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP). In this role, she conducts research and  helps shape policy priorities on issues at the intersection of higher education and economic justice. Her work informs the development of policy briefs and blog posts focused on the racial wealth gap, college affordability, access, completion, and measuring postsecondary value.  

She is motivated by the power of high-quality research to inform policy solutions that improve outcomes for all students, particularly those from historically underserved backgrounds. 

Prior to joining IHEP, Marián was a policy analyst at Complete College America where she conducted research on strategies to improve college access and outcomes and advocated for policy change at the institutional, state, and federal level.

She holds a B.A. in economics and political science and a minor in nonprofit organizational leadership from the University of Florida.