Summary
Joanna Bridge is a Senior Data Scientist at Humana with 11 years of experience applying quantitative methods to drive data-informed decisions in healthcare. She transitioned from an academic career as an astrophysicist—where she investigated star formation—to industry, bringing rigorous research instincts, advanced modeling skills, and a track record of turning complex scientific problems into actionable analytics. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, she has progressed through roles from Data Scientist II to lead data science responsibilities and has formal training through an Insight Data Science fellowship. Joanna also curates scientific content and community resources for AstroBetter, reflecting a commitment to clear technical communication and mentorship beyond her day job. Her background blends deep domain expertise, teaching and outreach experience, and practical product-focused analytics that help bridge research and production environments.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
M.S., M.S. at Penn State University
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
A.S., A.S. at Parkland College