Raga Ayyagari
About Raga Ayyagari
Raga Ayyagari is a Health Research Analyst at Mathematica Policy Research, with a background in epidemiology and human biology from Stanford University. She has held various research and leadership roles in health and education sectors, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to public health.
Current Role at Mathematica
Raga Ayyagari has been serving as a Health Research Analyst at Mathematica Policy Research since 2018. In this role, Ayyagari utilizes both qualitative and quantitative research methods to effectively communicate scientific information. The position is located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, where Ayyagari focuses on improving public health outcomes through data analysis and research.
Previous Experience in Health Research
Prior to joining Mathematica, Raga Ayyagari held various positions that contributed to her expertise in health research. She worked as a Market Research and Communications Intern at HealthTap for three months in 2014. Additionally, she served as a Data Management, Operations, and Research Intern at TeachAIDS from 2016 to 2018, and as a Research Assistant at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Raga Ayyagari completed her Master of Science in Epidemiology and Clinical Research at Stanford University from 2017 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Stanford University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Ayyagari graduated as Valedictorian from Coppell High School, where she was part of a class of 672 students.
Experience in Teaching and Leadership
Raga Ayyagari has a background in education and leadership. She worked as a Peer Tutor and Resident Assistant at the Stanford University Center for Teaching and Learning from 2014 to 2018 and 2016 to 2017, respectively. Additionally, she served as a Science Teaching Fellow at Breakthrough Collaborative in 2013. These roles have contributed to her ability to design and evaluate educational programs.
Interdisciplinary Interests and Goals
Raga Ayyagari has a strong interest in interdisciplinary approaches to improving public health and education on a global scale. She aims to assist stakeholders in policy, business, and academic contexts in making informed and ethical decisions through her research and data analysis skills. Her experience in nonprofit leadership and social entrepreneurship further enhances her capacity to contribute to health program design and evaluation.