Summary
Prayag Gordy is a pre-doctoral research fellow at Yale University's Tobin Center, bringing eight years of experience at the intersection of economics, data science, and policy analysis. Trained in statistics and mathematics at Rice University, he combines rigorous quantitative skills with a knack for translating complex results into journalistic-friendly narratives. His work focuses on evidence-driven policy research, using data science tools to illuminate economic questions relevant to public debate. Based in New Haven, he blends academic rigor with practical communication, aiming to make empirical findings accessible to policymakers and the public. Notably, his background suggests an unusual dual fluency: deep statistical modeling paired with an interest in media-oriented storytelling.
8 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science - BS, Statistics, Bachelor of Science - BS, Statistics at Rice University