About me

I am a quantitative researcher and data scientist with over ten years of experience designing and delivering complex social science research projects that help drive data-informed decisions for the public good.

My approach to research and collaboration is grounded in curiosity, clarity, and a deep commitment to impact. I focus on building trust, bringing people together around shared goals, and turning complex questions into insights that move work forward. I create spaces where teams can think boldly, act with purpose, and deliver results that matter.

In my current role at the Guttmacher Institute, I lead improvements to research processes and tools within the Adding It Up program, which estimates the need for, impact of, and costs associated with essential sexual and reproductive health services. I work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the program’s research infrastructure and produce data that informs global health policy.

Previously, at Pew Research Center’s Data Labs, I led and contributed to research projects on topics ranging from education and health to social media and news consumption. I employed large-scale datasets, advanced statistical techniques, and data storytelling to uncover public opinion trends and communicate findings to broad audiences through engaging, accessible reports. Reports»

Earlier in my career, I served as a postdoctoral researcher at Indiana University Bloomington, where I collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to analyze a large-scale private health claims dataset, revealing insights into health behaviors and outcomes related to the U.S. opioid epidemic. All academic publications»

I hold a PhD and an MA in Sociology from the University of Arizona, and an MA and a BA in Economics from Boğaziçi University (İstanbul, Türkiye).

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