Lauren Tan
Freelance Researcher at American Dental Hygienists' Association
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolLauren Tan is a data-driven research professional with 12 years of experience and five years focused on survey design, data analysis, and reporting for nonprofit and healthcare organizations. Based in Chicago, she has supported DEI and employee engagement initiatives at national nonprofits like the YMCA and the American Dental Hygienists' Association, translating complex datasets into actionable program insights. Her background in applied social psychology and hands-on roles—from graduate research in medical settings to grant writing and community advocacy—gives her a strong mix of quantitative rigor and community-centered perspective. Known for meticulous data integrity and inclusive research practices, she often bridges stakeholder needs across research, operations, and program teams. An uncommon strength is her sustained engagement across both grassroots community roles and institutional research, enabling practical, equity-focused recommendations.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Arts - MA, Applied Social Psychology, Master of Arts - MA, Applied Social Psychology at Loyola University ChicagoSaint Louis University-MadridHigh School Diploma, High School Diploma at Bishop Gorman High School
Spanish
Github Skills (3)
api3
hipchat3
scala2
Github contributions (5)
davidtanluc/common-algorithms
May 2016 - Dec 2016
Contributions:79 commits, 76 pushes, 1 branch in 6 months
davidtanluc/CourseraDataStructuresAndAlgorithms
Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
Contributions:42 commits, 41 pushes, 1 branch in 4 months
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