Ruth Beckerman Hsu
About Ruth Beckerman Hsu
Ruth Beckerman Hsu is an Analyst at Mathematica Policy Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she has worked since 2018. She focuses on addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities to enhance the well-being of children and families.
Work at Mathematica
Ruth Beckerman Hsu has been employed as an Analyst at Mathematica Policy Research since 2018. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she focuses on research and analysis aimed at improving public policy and health outcomes. Her work involves evaluating programs and policies to eliminate disparities in health and well-being, particularly among children and families.
Education and Expertise
Ruth Beckerman Hsu holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles - Fielding School of Public Health, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. She also earned multiple Bachelor's Degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, in Public Health, Music, and Nutritional Science between 2009 and 2013. Her expertise includes early childhood development, health disparities, social safety net programs, women's empowerment, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Professional Background
Ruth Beckerman Hsu has a diverse professional background in public health and research. Before her current role at Mathematica, she served as a Research Coordinator at Brigham and Women's Hospital from 2016 to 2018. She also worked as a Graduate Student Researcher and Program Assistant at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Health Equity Intern at the San Francisco Department of Public Health in 2015 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2014.
Focus on Health Disparities
Ruth Beckerman Hsu is committed to addressing and eliminating racial and socioeconomic disparities in health. Her work emphasizes improving the well-being of children and families through research and policy initiatives. She has engaged in various projects that target health equity and the social determinants of health, contributing to a better understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized communities.