Barbara Ross
About Barbara Ross
Barbara Ross is the Director of Risk Management at Oportun, a position she has held since 2016. She has a background in public health and analytics, having worked in various roles including analytics manager at DataX, Ltd. and evaluations analyst at the Louisiana Public Health Institute.
Current Role at Oportun
Barbara Ross serves as the Director of Risk Management at Oportun, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing risk assessment and management strategies within the organization. Her focus includes identifying potential risks and implementing measures to mitigate them, ensuring the company's operations align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Prior to her current role, Barbara Ross worked at DataX, Ltd. as an Analytics Manager from 2011 to 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this position, she utilized her analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making processes. Additionally, she served as an Evaluations Analyst at the Louisiana Public Health Institute from 2009 to 2010, where she contributed to public health evaluations and assessments.
Educational Background
Barbara Ross earned a Master of Public Health from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, completing her studies from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. This educational foundation has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in public health and risk management.
Early Career in Biostatistics
In 2009, Barbara Ross worked as a Biostatistician at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center for a brief period of two months. This role involved applying statistical methods to analyze health-related data, contributing to research initiatives in the field of biomedical science. Her early career experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in analytics and risk management.