Summary
Jessica Spencer is a data-driven professional who blends advanced analytics with a human-centered approach to social work. She is an MSW candidate at Hunter College’s Silberman School of Social Work, building on a Master’s in Applied Statistics for Social Science Research and a dual BA in American Studies and Computer Science. With about a decade of experience, she has translated statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization into actionable insights for public health and social services. Her recent work includes mixed-methods analysis of homelessness’s impact on social determinants of health and community-engaged research with lived-experience partners. Proficient in Python, R, and SQL, she designs data-driven solutions that inform policy and program decisions while maintaining a strong ethical and crisis-informed perspective. Based in New York, she pursues roles at the intersection of data science and social action, continually turning complex data into meaningful change.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Applied Statistics in Social Science Research, Master's degree, Applied Statistics in Social Science Research at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science and American Studies: Politics, Policy and Society, 3.82, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science and American Studies: Politics, Policy and Society, 3.82 at Connecticut College
Goshen High School