Rachael Weiss Riley
About Rachael Weiss Riley
Rachael Weiss Riley serves as the Director of Sustainability Science at Two Sigma, focusing on integrating ESG considerations into business strategies. With a background in data science and public health, she leads initiatives that leverage data for social impact and sustainability.
Work at Two Sigma
Rachael Weiss Riley currently serves as the Director of Sustainability Science at Two Sigma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into the company's business strategies to enhance long-term sustainability. Prior to her current role, she was the Director of the Data Clinic at Two Sigma from 2017 to 2022, where she led initiatives aimed at helping mission-driven organizations leverage data and technology. Rachael initially joined Two Sigma as a Data Scientist from 2015 to 2017, contributing to various data-driven projects.
Education and Expertise
Rachael Weiss Riley holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Urban Public Health from Hunter College. She further advanced her education by earning a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Epidemiology from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Health from Brown University. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in public health and data science, which she applies to her work in sustainability and social impact.
Background
Before joining Two Sigma, Rachael Weiss Riley worked as a Senior Data Analyst at Montefiore Medical Center in the Office of Community Health from 2013 to 2015. She also served as a Research Associate at the Immigration and Health Initiative/Hunter College from 2007 to 2008. These roles contributed to her expertise in data analysis and public health, informing her approach to sustainability and social impact initiatives.
Achievements
Rachael Weiss Riley leads the Data Clinic at Two Sigma, a pro bono initiative designed to assist mission-driven organizations in utilizing data and technology effectively. She has contributed to insights on social impact and data science, and has been involved in various pro bono data and tech-for-good initiatives. Rachael has also authored articles for Two Sigma's Data Clinic, discussing topics such as the hidden stories of New York through open data, showcasing her commitment to leveraging data for social good.