Gwen Rino, M.Ed.
About Gwen Rino, M.Ed.
Gwen Rino, M.Ed., is a Senior Data Scientist at Code for America, specializing in civic technology and strategic planning for social impact projects. With a strong educational background and extensive experience in data science and education, Rino focuses on using data-driven strategies to address complex social issues.
Current Role as Senior Data Scientist
Gwen Rino serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Code for America, a position held since 2020. In this role, Rino focuses on leveraging data science to enhance civic technology initiatives. Rino's work emphasizes accountability and integrity in data applications, ensuring that data-driven strategies align with ethical standards. The role involves developing innovative solutions to complex social issues through user-centered design and strategic planning.
Experience at Code for America
Gwen Rino previously worked at Code for America as a Data Scientist from 2019 to 2020 and as a Data Science Apprentice from 2018 to 2019. During this time, Rino contributed to projects aimed at improving social services, including developing data-driven strategies to enhance SNAP participation rates in California. This experience laid the foundation for Rino's current focus on civic technology and social impact.
Educational Background
Gwen Rino holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, where the focus was on Teaching and Learning. Rino also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from Yale University. Additionally, Rino completed a Professional Certificate in Data Science from UC Berkeley Extension, and participated in the ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research at the University of Michigan in 2020.
Previous Academic Leadership Roles
Before transitioning to data science, Gwen Rino held significant leadership positions in education. Rino was the Founding Academic Dean at San Francisco Friends School from 2008 to 2016 and served as the Head of Middle School (Interim) at Prospect Sierra School from 2007 to 2008. Rino also worked as a Humanities Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator at Prospect Sierra School from 1998 to 2007, contributing to curriculum development and academic leadership.
Expertise in Data Science and Civic Technology
Gwen Rino specializes in civic technology and strategic planning for social impact projects. Rino possesses advanced skills in storytelling with data, effectively communicating insights to various stakeholders. This expertise is complemented by a strong focus on user-centered design, which Rino employs to address complex social issues through data-driven approaches.