About me
Professional Role
I’m a Lead Data Scientist at BCG X, the tech build and design unit at Boston Consulting Group. I develop advanced analytics solutions for public and private sector clients using generative AI, machine learning, statistics, software engineering, and the guiding principles of Responsible AI.
- Scale GenAI Responsibly and Confidently with Human + Automated Testing and Evaluation: Read about some of my Responsible AI work on the BCG X blog
- Duke University Alumni Profile Series: Read about my journey from a PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology to data science consulting at BCG X, and advice for PhD students interested in careers beyond academia
Previous roles
- Marketing Data Scientist at KAYAK (2018-21): Contributed to the full lifecycle of experimentation, machine learning, and reporting projects.
- Lecturer at Northeastern University (2019-21): Taught Masters-level courses in Data Mining and team project-based Capstone Courses in the College of Professional Studies.
Progressive Analytics
I’ve supported progressive causes through volunteer and consulting work, including:
- Contributing to the open source Python library Parsons, which provides core data infrastructure for progressive mobilization.
- Serving as a Data Consultant to Stand Up America to support Get-Out-The-Vote efforts for the 2020 presidential election.
Research in Evolution & Ecology
I hold a PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology from Duke University and a BA in Human Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University. My graduate research focused on using statistical methods to shed light on the ecology and evolution of primates.
Athletics
I played ice hockey for Team Korea in the 2018 Winter Olympics (I am half-Korean and a dual citizen of the U.S. and South Korea) and varsity women’s ice hockey at Harvard University from 2006-10.
- Duke Olympian Will Soon Defend Ph.D.: Post-Olympics interview about my experience at the Olympics
- Harvard Crimson: 15 minutes with Randi Griffin: Pre-Olympics interview about my ice hockey journey
- We Are One: Olympic Channel documentary about our team at the PyeongChang Olympics.
I am a USA Hockey certified coach with +12 years of experience coaching ice hockey teams and providing elite skills instruction.
I also love the grassroots sport of ball hockey. I am Head Coach of the 2025 U.S. Women’s 35+ National Team after enjoying 2 years as a forward on the team in 2022 and 2023.
Contact
Fork me on GitHub or connect on LinkedIn!
Last updated: January 2025