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Rob Maxim
Fellow at The Brookings Institution
Rob Maxim is a Fellow at The Brookings Institution, specifically within Brookings Metro, where he focuses on the intersection of technology and labor markets, particularly in relation to automation, artificial intelligence, and globalization. His work involves conducting research and designing policy solutions that address the economic conditions and opportunities available to Native Americans and Indigenous communities. Maxim is an enrolled citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and has been instrumental in leading research initiatives that highlight the challenges faced by these communities, including their representation in federal datasets and access to remote work opportunities.12
Maxim has a robust background in public policy analysis, having previously served in various roles at the Brookings Institution, including Senior Research Associate and Research Associate, where he contributed to the "managing disruption" research portfolio. His academic credentials include a Master of Arts in International Trade and Investment Policy from The George Washington University.12
In addition to his research on Indigenous issues, Maxim has written extensively on topics such as the gig economy, economic growth in U.S. heartland states, and the impacts of trade policies. His expertise spans federal, state, and local adjustment efforts, skills development, and higher education.23
