Hometown: Danville, CA
Why did you choose McCourt? The opportunity to combine my passions for data and politics in the heart of it all in DC was invaluable. Between the community and connections McCourt provides, and the DSPP program’s success and intentional design, the choice was easy.
What has been the best part of your experience so far? The people here are so supportive and want you to succeed! Everyone I’ve met (faculty or student) has been willing to share their experiences, connect you with people who may be helpful within their networks, and cheer you on. I am very confident that the friendships and connections I’ve made here will last a lifetime.
What internships have you had so far during your time at McCourt? Data Science Fellow @ Decision Desk HQ
Student organization involvement while at McCourt:
- New Student Data Science Representative in McCourt Student Association (MSA)
- Associate Secretary, McCourt Elections Organization (MEO)
Undergraduate University, degree, and major: UCLA, B.A. Political Science, minor in Social Data Science
Hobbies/ Interests: Election Policy, Polling & Forecasting, spreadsheets, eating and making food, music, & exploring DC!
Reach out to me about: Starting grad school right out of undergrad, moving cross-country, exploring the intersection of data & politics and how to approach that, finding good DC restaurants & coffee shops