St Paul, Minnesota, United States
Research Fellow - I collaborate in data analysis, literature reviews, writing editing and methodology design. We work with policymakers and bring science to the field.
Completed PhD-level coursework in Econometrics, Mathematics, Microeconomics, and Research Methods. Conducted independent research with Federal Reserve Board of Governors economists and presented my analysis at the AEA Pipeline Conference. Networked with top academic professionals in social sciences and businesses, and gained advice about graduate school applications and post-graduate career paths.
Offer one-on-one assistance to students, helping them grasp complex topics and apply statistical methods to real-world data. Assist in creating and grading assignments and exams, providing constructive feedback to support student growth and mastery of the subject. Work closely with the course instructor to develop and refine curriculum materials, ensuring they are accessible and engaging for students with diverse academic backgrounds.
Undergraduate Research Assistant for Prof. Chris Blattman. - Compiled, organized, and processed comprehensive replication packages to produce replication figures and tables for Ethiopian and Colombian randomized control trials and submitted to JPAL Dataverse. - Conducted literature reviews on cash transfer programs for ex-inmates, youth violence reduction policies in Colombia, and the term ‘Convivencia’ as a key policy distinguisher within the Latin American security policy field. - Developed preliminary predictive models for student desertion and crime rates by analyzing data collected from a field experiment in Medellin, Colombia, that tracked crime rates and educational enrollment data at the individual level.
- Held weekly office hours, provided individualized assistance and feedback to students' written assessments. - Provided support to students with difficult economic concepts and theories found in the literature.