Riley Jessen
About Riley Jessen
Riley Jessen is a Senior Applied Data Scientist at Civis Analytics, focusing on creating data-driven insights for social change. She has a background in sociology and economics, with previous roles at NCSolutions and the United States Senate.
Current Role at Civis Analytics
Riley Jessen currently serves as a Senior Applied Data Scientist at Civis Analytics, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on leveraging data science techniques to generate insights that support change-makers and contribute to the public good. Her work involves applying advanced analytical methods to large datasets, aiming to inform decision-making processes across various sectors.
Previous Experience at NCSolutions
Prior to her role at Civis Analytics, Riley Jessen worked at NCSolutions in various capacities from 2018 to 2022. She began as an intern in R&D, later progressing to positions including Analyst and Sr. Analyst in R&D. In 2022, she briefly held the title of Sr. Manager in R&D. Her experiences at NCSolutions provided her with a solid foundation in market research and big data analytics.
Internship at United States Senate
In 2018, Riley Jessen gained valuable experience as a Senate Intern for U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown. This internship lasted for three months and took place in Cincinnati, Ohio. During this time, she was exposed to the legislative process and gained insights into public policy and governance.
Education and Expertise
Riley Jessen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Economics from the University of Cincinnati, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Applied Economics from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, completing her studies in 2019. Her educational background combines sociology and economics, which supports her focus on data-driven insights.
Research Experience
Riley Jessen has research experience as a Research Assistant in the Department of Sociology at the University of Cincinnati in 2016. This role involved assisting with various research projects, contributing to her understanding of sociological research methods and data analysis techniques.