Liana Washburn
About Liana Washburn
Liana Washburn is a researcher at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in nutrition research and has held various positions in academic and public health settings.
Work at Mathematica
Liana Washburn has been employed at Mathematica as a Researcher since 2021. Prior to her current role, she worked at Mathematica for six years as a Research Analyst from 2015 to 2021. In addition, she held a position as a Nutrition Research Associate at Mathematica Policy Research for four months in 2014. Her work at Mathematica encompasses various research projects, contributing to the organization’s mission to improve public policy through data-driven insights.
Education and Expertise
Liana Washburn holds a Master of Science in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition from Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in International Agriculture and Rural Development from Cornell University, attending from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background is complemented by her studies at the International Rice Research Institute in 2007, where she engaged in research for 11 months.
Previous Research Experience
Before her tenure at Mathematica, Liana Washburn gained research experience at various institutions. She served as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Foodprints and Foodsheds Project at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Harvard School of Public Health from 2012 to 2013. Her early research experience includes a role as a Research Assistant at the University of Wyoming in 2008.
Internship and Instruction Roles
Liana Washburn has also held internship and instructional positions. She interned at the Health Department of the City of Somerville for three months in 2013. Furthermore, she worked as a Lead Instructor at Outward Bound from 2008 to 2011, where she facilitated outdoor education programs. These roles contributed to her diverse skill set in research, education, and public health.