“A career shaped by public service, operational insight, and data-driven communication.”

🧭 From Global Strategy to Local Insight

My path to social data science began in places far removed from dashboards and datasets — briefing humanitarian crises, facilitating cross-cultural communication, and supporting public decision-making in complex, high-stakes environments.

Throughout a long career in public service and international strategy, I was trusted to explain sensitive, emotional, and often misunderstood information to a wide range of audiences — from foreign diplomats to local leaders, frontline workers, and global media.

That experience taught me this: data is only as useful as the clarity, empathy, and action it enables.

🎓 Academic Foundations

My work today is grounded in both real-world decision-making and rigorous social science. I’m currently pursuing a graduate degree in Social Data Science through Arizona State University, and hold two graduate certificates from the University of Illinois:

📊 Accounting Data Analytics — Integrating financial data into operational insights
💡 Digital Marketing — Using data to reach, understand, and support audiences

My academic work focuses on:

Data storytelling and visualization
Research design and mixed-methods analysis
Public-facing data tools for civic and nonprofit use

💼 Career Highlights

Before founding dbsds, I served as a senior communications and research advisor in complex international settings. My work supported:

Strategic communication during civil-military operations
Cross-sector humanitarian planning
Civic capacity-building through insight and outreach
Open-source research for public decision-making

Because the most important questions we face — about fairness, opportunity, housing, health, labor, and more — aren’t just technical.

They’re social, human, and urgent.

At dbsds, I use modern data tools to help civic institutions, nonprofits, and researchers answer big questions, uncover new insight, and move toward just outcomes.

➡️ Let’s work together →

Throughout my career, I’ve worked where complexity and communication meet — helping diverse audiences turn difficult questions into clear paths forward.

My professional foundation comes from years in public communication, operational research, and strategic analysis across high-pressure civic environments.
I spent my early career supporting leadership teams, international organizations, and community-facing initiatives where clarity, trust, and ethical action were critical.

Key Experiences That Shape My Work

Strategic Communication:
Crafting information for decision-makers, public audiences, and community partners in ways that empowered understanding, not confusion.
Operational Research and Analysis:
Supporting real-world decision-making by translating data, patterns, and social dynamics into actionable insights.
Civic Engagement and Public Information:
Working with community stakeholders, nonprofits, and civic leaders to address public needs and build trust across diverse populations.
Technology and Data Systems:
Building skills in data engineering, content development, visualization, and data ethics to serve public and organizational goals.

Guiding Principles I Bring to Every Project

People First:
Data should serve communities, not complicate their lives.
Clarity Matters:
Good analysis isn’t just accurate — it’s understandable and actionable.
Ethics Always:
Respecting privacy, dignity, and fairness is non-negotiable.
Accessible Expertise:
Whether working with researchers, city planners, nonprofits, or small businesses, I believe insight should be empowering — not intimidating.

Today: dbsds and the Future

At dbsds, I combine my background in public service with modern data tools to help researchers, civic organizations, and small businesses move forward with confidence.

From reimagining the future of work, to supporting local contractors, to helping nonprofits turn questions into campaigns, I’m proud to offer a bridge between complex data and real-world action.