About

I am a research strategist and quantitative social scientist with 10+ years of experience designing and leading research and evaluation that inform strategy and decision-making in global health, social policy, and public opinion research. My work focuses on building scalable research and evaluation systems, integrating AI-assisted methods into evidence workflows, and translating complex data into strategic decisions.

Most recently at the Guttmacher Institute, I led and contributed to large-scale analytical initiatives that inform policy and funding decisions in global health. Previously, I worked at Pew Research Center’s Data Labs as a computational social scientist. My academic training is in economics and computational social science, with peer-reviewed publications and applied research reports used by policymakers and advocates.

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Background

PhD & MA in Sociology, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) MA & BA in Economics, Boğaziçi University (İstanbul, Türkiye)

Experience across academic, nonprofit, public opinion, and policy-oriented research organizations, including the Guttmacher Institute and Pew Research Center.

Currently

I am currently open to full-time research-leadership roles, alongside selected consulting and mentorship work. Based in Washington, DC, and available for remote collaboration across US and international time zones.

Research & Publications

My research spans global health, public opinion, and academic scholarship. Across domains, my work combines analytical rigor with strategic insight to inform policy, strengthen institutions, and advance public understanding.

  • Global Health — Research contributions at the Guttmacher Institute on the need for, impact of, and costs associated with essential sexual and reproductive health services. See Adding It Up.
  • Public Opinion & Applied Research — Reports and data essays at Pew Research Center →
  • Academic Publications — Peer-reviewed journal articles and scholarly work available on Google Scholar →

A curated selection of applied work is in my Portfolio.

Get in Touch

For collaboration, consulting, mentorship, or speaking inquiries, reach out here. I usually reply within 1–2 business days.