Sharon Tosi Lacey
Chief Historian @U.S. Census Bureau
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Historian @U.S. Census Bureau
US Census Bureau Suitland, MD, US
Chief Historian of the U.S. Census Bureau, with a staff of four historians and a research assistant.Leadership & Oversight: Serves as Chief Historian of the U.S. Census Bureau, managing a team of historians and a research assistant; oversees official histories of decennial censuses and major surveys.Dual hatted as Assistant Office Chief, Policy Coordination Office and Records Management Branch CHiefContent Creation & Outreach: Leads historical content development across platforms—publishing over 100 history pages, social media posts, and 140+ articles/webinars—supporting public education, internal training, and outreach.Programs & Events: Developed and runs programs like the annual History Day, Take Your Child to Work Day activities, and the “History in 23 Objects” campaign; manages the Census Bureau Alumni Association site.Recognition & Awards: Helped coordinate publicity for the 1950 Census release and historical database initiatives, earning two Department of Commerce Bronze Medals.Artifact & Heritage Management: Acquired over 100 new artifacts, advised 18+ museums, curated the Heritage Assets Program, and maintains archives and collections to preservation standards.Innovative & Collaborative Projects: Partners with other divisions and agencies (e.g, DOJ, Geography Division) on exhibits and educational tools; leads AI integration into historical work and planning for the U.S. 250th anniversary.
EDUCATION
Leeds University
PhD
United States Military Academy at West Point
BS
Long Island University
Masters
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ABOUT SHARON TOSI LACEY
Chief Historian at US Census Bureau
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