Abigail Yohannes
About Abigail Yohannes
Abigail Yohannes is a Policy and Data Visualization Associate currently working at National Journal in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Certificate in Data Analytics from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Current Role at National Journal
Abigail Yohannes serves as a Policy and Data Visualization Associate at National Journal. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the organization’s efforts in policy analysis and data representation. Her work focuses on translating complex data into accessible visual formats, aiding in the understanding of policy implications. She operates within the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, where she engages with various stakeholders to enhance data-driven decision-making.
Educational Background
Abigail Yohannes completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 2016 to 2020. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Certificate in Data Analytics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, completing the program from 2021 to 2022. This educational foundation equips her with a blend of political insight and analytical skills relevant to her current role.
Previous Experience in Research and Coordination
Prior to her current position, Abigail Yohannes gained valuable experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at the UCLA Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from 2018 to 2020. She also worked as a Grasstops Coordinator for California Public Interest Research Group Students (CALPIRG Students) from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Temporary Undergraduate Data Analyst in the Yi Tang Lab at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science for three months in 2018. These roles provided her with practical skills in research, data analysis, and grassroots coordination.