Elizabeth Bagley is a Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy student at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. She graduated from Xavier University with an Honors B.A. in Philosophy, Politics and the Public and Computer Science. Since graduation, Elizabeth has spent time working as an Extended Reality Coordinator at the Cleveland Metroparks and an analyst at Accenture Federal Services. Elizabeth’s passion includes leveraging her data science skills to assist in the creation of better policy, particularly in criminal justice reform.
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Why did you choose McCourt? I chose McCourt due to its location, collaborative environment and robust curriculum as well as the unique MS-DSPP program. This combination convinced me that McCourt provides a one-of-a-kind Master’s experience that I wanted to be a part of.
What professional/ work experience did you have prior to coming to McCourt? In my time between graduating from Xavier University and joining McCourt I held a few different positions. I spent one year with City Year – an Americorps program that provides near-peer support for students in underserved communities. I then transitioned to work for the Cleveland Metroparks’ IT department as their Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellow. Here I focused on expanding educational programming through innovative technology like VR and AR. Upon the fellowship’s completion, I spent the next couple of years working as a consultant for Accenture Federal Services on one of their health contracts.
What has been the best part of your experience so far? The community. From faculty and staff to classmates, the personal and professional connections are endless. The people here are invested in your success.
What internships have you had so far during your time at McCourt? Research Assistant for Professor Andrea Headley and the Graduate Intern, Policy and Advocacy at Data Quality Campaign
Student organization involvement while at McCourt: Policy Innovation Lab (PIL)
Undergraduate University, degree, and major: Xavier University, Honors Bachelor of Arts; Philosophy, Politics and the Public; Computer Science
Hobbies/ Interests: Data Science for Good, knitting, baking, and college basketball
Reach out to me about: Moving to DC, returning to school after taking time off, private to public sector
