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NORC at the University Chicago
Research to improve the lives of Californians.

California has unparalleled demographic, economic, and geographic diversity and strength. It has the largest population of any state in the United States, and its economy is the fifth largest in the world. 

NORC provides rigorous, innovative research that helps California's leaders make informed decisions to improve lives across the state. Our work spans critical policy areas, including healthcare access, educational equity, public safety, climate resilience, and understanding the needs of California's diverse communities. 

By combining world-class research capabilities with deep local knowledge, NORC has been a valuable partner in California's efforts to address complex social challenges and create opportunities for all its residents. We specialize in developing and evaluating programs, policies, and communication strategies and use rigorous, culturally appropriate methods to meet the distinctive needs of the state’s leading institutions. 

Our California Presence

NORC maintains offices in Sacramento and Silicon Valley, allowing us to work closely with state agencies, businesses, and communities throughout California. Several of our senior leaders and researchers call California home, providing deep local knowledge and connections.

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Our Work in California

From health care to education, media, and policymaking, NORC’s California research practice delivers comprehensive and rigorously validated insights across a range of sectors.

The California Health Policy Survey

A survey of California residents’ views on and experiences with a variety of health care topics

Client:

California Health Care Foundation

Second Chance Act Follow-up Study

Exploring long-term impacts on participants from SCA’s 2009 evaluation

Funder:

National Institute of Justice

UCLA Data Equity Center Technical Assistance

Supporting collection, imputation, weighting, analysis, and dissemination of data to promote health equity

Client:

University of California, Los Angeles, Data Equity Center
More California Projects

Our Clients

Below is a sampling of our California clients and partners, who span a wide range of industries and locations across the state.

Public Health

  • Covered California 
  • California Department of Aging   
  • California Department of Health Care Access and Information   
  • California Department of Public Health, Office of Health Equity  
  • California Department of Public Health, Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention Branch 

Nonprofits & Foundations

  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation  
  • The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles  
  • California Health Care Foundation  
  • Arnold Ventures  
  • Oakland Promise   
  • James Irvine Foundation   
  • The SCAN Foundation 

Higher Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)  
  • University of Southern California (USC)  
  • University of California Berkeley 

Media & Current Events

  • The Los Angeles Times 

Our California Experts