PAUL VACCHER

Paul is a Research Analyst at Trailhead Strategies with seven years of experience providing critical labor market insights to regional and statewide stakeholders. He specializes in transforming complex datasets and research findings into clear, actionable information that supports strategic decision-making and drives initiatives benefiting local communities.

Paul’s work spans the creation of labor market reports, executive presentations, and interactive data visualization tools that distill economic trends into accessible insights for policymakers, educators, and workforce leaders. Drawing on his background in public policy analysis, he focuses on framing data to clearly demonstrate public impact and guide strategies that address emerging workforce needs.

Prior to joining Trailhead Strategies, Paul served as a Research Analyst with the Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research, where he supported workforce and economic development efforts for California’s community colleges. In that role, he helped align education and training programs with emerging industry needs, ensuring that research directly informed program design and policy decisions. Paul holds a B.A. in Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Fullerton.