Grace Yoo
About Grace Yoo
Grace Yoo is the Lead Data Scientist and AVP at MassMutual, with extensive experience in data science and research roles across various institutions. She holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Bachelor's degree in Computational Neuroscience from Mount Holyoke College.
Current Role at MassMutual
Grace Yoo serves as the Lead Data Scientist, AVP at MassMutual. In this role, she not only oversees data science initiatives but also mentors others within the organization. Her work focuses on financial planning and analytics along with wealth management business groups. Grace has spearheaded several projects in the Investments & Finance domain, contributing significantly to enterprise-wide technology strategy changes.
Previous Positions at MassMutual
Grace Yoo has a long history with MassMutual, initially joining as a Junior Data Scientist from 2015 to 2018 in Amherst, MA. She then advanced to the position of Data Scientist from 2018 to 2019. Over these years, she has gained in-depth experience and honed her expertise within the company, which eventually led to her current leadership role.
Educational Background
Grace Yoo holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, achieved over the course of 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computational Neuroscience from Mount Holyoke College, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background has significantly contributed to her deep understanding and skills in both computer science and data analytics.
Early Career Experience
Grace Yoo has held several research and technical positions early in her career. She worked as a Research Assistant in the Neuroscience & Behavior Department at Mount Holyoke College from 2013 to 2014 and served as a Tech Assistant at Gaylord Memorial Library from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she led a research group at the UMass Amherst Chemistry Department for eight months and participated in a Summer Research Fellowship at the University at Buffalo's Pharmacology & Toxicology Department from 2012 to 2014.
Mentorship and Leadership Roles
In addition to her technical and research roles, Grace Yoo has a demonstrated history of mentorship and leadership. At Mount Holyoke College Library, Information, & Technology Services (LITS), she worked as a Research and Instructional Support (RIS) Student Mentor from 2012 to 2015. She continues this mentorship practice at a larger scale within MassMutual, nurturing the next generation of data scientists and technology professionals.