Cynthia Henderson, Ph.D.
About Cynthia Henderson, Ph.D.
Cynthia Henderson, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Data Scientist at NameCoach, where she leads the design team for data collection tools and focuses on international data collection efforts. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology: Computational Modeling from Stanford University and has a background in data science roles at various organizations.
Work at NameCoach
Cynthia Henderson serves as the Chief Data Scientist at NameCoach, a role she has held since 2018. In this position, she leads the design team responsible for creating data collection tools. Her work focuses on international data collection efforts, ensuring that the tools developed are effective and relevant across diverse contexts. Henderson's expertise in data science and her leadership in this area contribute to the company's mission of improving name pronunciation and fostering inclusivity.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Henderson earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology with a focus on Computational Modeling from Stanford University, where she studied from 2007 to 2014. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania, completing her studies from 2002 to 2007. Henderson is currently enhancing her expertise in the latest machine learning techniques, which supports her work in data science.
Background
Cynthia Henderson's educational journey began at Greenhill School, where she completed her high school education from 1996 to 2002. Following her undergraduate studies, she worked as a Graduate Student at Stanford University from 2007 to 2014. Her professional experience includes roles such as Data Scientist at TalkIQ from 2015 to 2016 and Vice President of Data Science at Scoutible from 2016 to 2017, both based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professional Experience
Before her current role at NameCoach, Cynthia Henderson gained valuable experience in the field of data science. She worked as a Data Scientist at TalkIQ for 11 months, where she contributed to conversation science for inside sales teams. Following this, she served as the Vice President of Data Science at Scoutible for one year, leading data initiatives and strategies. Her diverse experiences in data science roles have shaped her current leadership position.