We are a team of impact nerds.

Aaron Eisenberg

Data Scientist

Aaron (he/him/his) is a Data Scientist at BlueLabs, currently working on the ACA Outreach team in the Civic Tech practice. He graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics. Prior to joining BlueLabs in the spring of 2021, he was a fellow at a nonprofit that focused on voting accessibility and equity. In his spare time, Aaron enjoys playing music, reading long fantasy books, powerlifting, and spending time with his two cats Nesquik and Lentil.

Adam Daugherty

Data Engineer I

Adam is a Data Engineer I at Bluelabs. After graduating with a degree in Marketing from Iowa State University, he would soon find himself working at the center of the most high-profile political races in Texas and New Mexico. A knack for analysis quickly turned into a career working with data during Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 US Senate race, which led to the Data Director role with the New Mexico Democratic Party during the 2020 cycle. Following a successful coordinated campaign, Adam would soon join a political data science firm for the 2022 elections as a Data Engineer.

Outside of work, Adam is a passionate musician, playing guitar, drums, and bass. He and his wife live in Northern Colorado, love the outdoors, and obsess over their two cats and two dogs.

Adam Zuckerman

Director of Political Strategy & Advocacy

Adam is a Director of Political Strategy & Advocacy at BlueLabs. Prior to joining the company in summer 2023, Adam served as the Chief Communications Program Officer at Building Back Together (BBT). A member of the executive leadership team, he was responsible for managing the organization’s communications, digital, and research departments and overseeing paid media programming in order to advance the policy agenda of the Biden-Harris Administration.

Adam was the Direct Mail Director for the Biden-Harris presidential campaign in 2020, and then served as a Senior Product Manager on the 59th Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC). Adam was also a Political Desk at House Majority PAC (HMP) during the 2018 cycle, responsible for overseeing and coordinating paid media across 32 congressional districts.

A native northern Virginian, Adam got his start working in Virginia politics as an intern during the summer of 2007 knocking on hundreds of doors in the sweltering heat, and gradually rose through the ranks, going on to serve as a Senior Advisor to the then-Virginia House Democratic Minority leader, and to manage a down-ballot statewide, Red-to-Blue congressional, and state legislative campaigns.

Adam lives with his wife, Mia Taylor, in southeastern Fairfax County, is a proud graduate of James Madison University (Class of 2009), and is a card-
carrying member of Bills Mafia (Go Bills!).

Ali Collins

Director of Political Strategy and Advocacy

Ali is a Director of Political Strategy and Advocacy at BlueLabs. Since joining the company in 2018, Ali has worked on some of the most competitive races across the country, advising on voter targeting and analytics for coordinated campaigns at both the state and national levels. In addition to campaigns, she has worked with dozens of political, philanthropic, and advocacy groups to identify campaign audiences and measure campaign impact -- ranging from messaging for education policy leaders to increasing voter registration among under-represented communities.

Before joining the team, Ali completed her Master in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, where she explored political analytics and co-founded the Women in Power Conference. She aspires to help close the gender gap in local, state and national politics through data-driven campaign strategy. Prior to her graduate program, Ali worked briefly in public opinion research for a progressive public relations firm and as an analyst at a demographic research cooperative.

In her free time, you can find Ali exploring DC with her husband and dog, likely on a quest to find the best tacos in the city.

Andres Corredor

Senior Data Analyst I

Andres joined BlueLabs in March of 2020 as a Data Analyst. He studied geophysics in undergrad and graduate school, after which he worked in the dynamic pricing space for ticketing and live events for 2 years. In his free time, Andres enjoys playing tennis, cooking and traveling as much as possible.

Andrew Blythe

Vice President of Data Science

Andrew is the Vice President of Data Science at BlueLabs. Since joining the BlueLabs team, Andrew has worked with political, commercial and government clients to build statistical models and implement experiments to measure the impact of client programs. He has devised methods to help clients harness their data to improve decisions in real-time including turning into canvassing data into actionable insights.

Prior to joining BlueLabs, Andrew worked at small consulting firm applying Bayesian methods to problems in precision medicine, advertising and the defense industry. He also spent several years as a television news producer, covering major events throughout the Americas for European broadcasters. Andrew received his masters degree in math and statistics from Georgetown. In his off hours, he’s part of a pretty decent bar trivia team and hosts backyard movie nights.

Andy Green

Analytics Lead

Andy (he/him/his) is an Analytics Lead at BlueLabs. Prior to joining the team, he was a quantitative health policy researcher at the Urban Institute. Some examples of his recent research include projecting how Medicaid enrollment will evolve after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends; developing machine learning models to predict churn in Medicaid and Marketplace eligibility; and estimating the coverage and cost effects of enhanced Marketplace premium subsidies.

Andy has a master's degree in Data Science for Public Policy from Georgetown University and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. During his time in graduate school, he held fellowships at the US Census Bureau and the Massive Data Institute, where he worked on a variety of machine learning and natural language processing projects. Prior to graduate school, Andy spent five years forecasting sales and leading teams in the retail industry. Outside of work, you can find him riding his bike, exploring new restaurants around DC, or chasing after his very cute and very energetic rescue dog, Molly.

Angie Hanchett

Senior Data Analyst II

Angie joined BlueLabs in July 2022. Prior to BlueLabs, Angie supported the State of Wyoming’s Medicaid Management Information System replacement project. The projects she has worked on in the past focused on making healthcare more accessible and efficient for her community. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Lewis-Clark State College, and is currently pursuing a Cybersecurity Degree at Laramie County Community College. She currently resides in Cheyenne, Wyoming and enjoys traveling, kayaking, and spending time with her dog, Jake, in her spare time.

Arum Galadima

Product Manager

Arum is a Product Manager at BlueLabs. He studied finance and political science at Calvin College before transitioning into software engineering. Prior to joining BlueLabs, he worked at a number of startups as a software engineer and co-founded a few companies of his own. Arum is very passionate about building great products that solve real problems for real customers.

When he’s not working, he enjoys staying physically active with jiu jitsu, soccer, basketball, and more recently golf.

August Kade

Analytics Associate

August (they/he) is an Analytics Associate at BlueLabs. August's background is in technical and operational roles in the nonprofit sector with deep experience in community-based and youth-serving organizations. August is passionate about using research and data to understand social issues, explore unexpected connections between phenomena, and develop tools and technology that advance social justice. A lifelong Atlantan, August is particularly interested in the power of data to tell stories that draw attention to and advance issues of equity and accessibility in the southeast.

When they aren't crunching numbers, August enjoys podcasts, digital illustration and design, and spending time with family.

Bennett Bernstein

Associate Director, Data Science

Bennett (he/him/his) is an Associate Director at BlueLabs, where he performs modeling and forecasting work with the firm's campaign, advocacy, and commercial clients. Prior to joining BlueLabs, he spent multiple cycles practicing data and analytics in civic tech, including stints at Cory 2020, Hustle, and Hillary for America. Outside of work, he can be found tilting at the TCS 9+1 and printing hard copies of the crossword puzzle.

Bernie Crews-Bates

Program Coordinator

My name is Bernadette Crews-Bates (she/her/hers) but everyone calls me Bernie. I officially started with BlueLabs Analytics on March 1, 2021. I am the Program Coordinator and I support the Hc.gov program in all areas of administrative task coordination and execution.

I currently hold my BA in Human Services, and I am pursuing my Masters in Public Health through Southern New Hampshire University. My career field has always been in healthcare with specialized experience on women's and girls health. Before starting with BlueLabs I was the Senior Health Information Specialist for womenshealth.gov and the National Breastfeeding Helpline, both services of the Office on Women’s Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

My true passion in life has always been to make a difference and to help those who are in need. I feel it is important that every individual has an equal opportunity to grow into something great and shine like a diamond! During my spare time I enjoy volunteering, journaling, wine tasting, shopping for vintage items and spending time with my family. I am so very grateful to be here at BlueLabs and looking forward to the experience.

Beza Sheferaw

DevOps Engineer I

Beza Sheferaw (she/her) attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she studied Health Science and Minored in Business. She currently works as a DevOps Engineer I in the civic tech department at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, Beza worked as a cloud engineer/solution architect for a consulting firm. Outside of work, She enjoys spending time with her family/friends, traveling and learning how to cook different dishes from different cultures.

Bridget Rice

Senior Marketing Manager

Bridget is a Senior Marketing Manager at BlueLabs. In this role, she plans and executes BlueLabs’ marketing strategy while also providing sales support to the Client Solutions Team. Prior to BlueLabs, she spent several years marketing for a large non-profit and at a law firm.

Her interests lie in understanding how people think and the ways people interact with media. This inspired her to pursue a double major in Media Studies and Psychology at the University of Virginia.



Outside of work, she can be found going for runs around the city (when D.C.’s humidity isn’t 100%) and cheering on her favorite teams (Wahoowa! Go pack go!).

Britney Carlson

Director, People Operations

Britney is the Director of People Operations, where she is responsible for creating programs that help support and develop BlueLabs’ amazing people. She has worked in People and Talent Acquisition capacities and roles across a number of different industries and for companies including the Seattle Mariners, Nordstrom, AvantStay, and Girlfriend Collective (to name a few). Britney is passionate about creating psychologically safe environments where people feel seen, heard, and respected.

Britney was born and raised in Seattle, WA, and first attended Seattle University for her undergraduate studies (where she played on the Division 1 women’s soccer team), and then transferred to the University of Washington where she graduated with a major in Political Science and double minors in Communications and Law, Societies, and Justice. She then went back to Seattle University and received her Masters in Sports Administration & Leadership. Britney has lived in Los Angeles since 2019.

In her spare time, Britney enjoys hanging out with her fiancé and their dog Maxwell, checking out new restaurants and museums, going hiking and working out, reading, traveling when she can, and visiting loved ones in Seattle and Chicago.

Bruno Castro-Karney

Engineer II

Bruno (he/him/his) is a Software Engineer II at BlueLabs. Since graduating with a B.S. in Computer Science from University of Washington, he's worked on cloud infrastructure development, file storage, and distributed systems. At BlueLabs, he is very excited to build technology to help progressive causes. While originally from Oakland, CA, Bruno currently resides in Seattle, WA. Outside of work, he enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the Pacific Northwest, playing as a goalkeeper for several soccer teams, cooking, and has recently picked up jewelry making.

Caroline Holloway

Marketing Coordinator

Caroline is a Marketing Coordinator at BlueLabs. Prior to joining the team, she worked as a Customer Relations Management Intern at a capital management firm and worked to streamline customer data to improve communication within the company. She is excited to use her previous knowledge of marketing and data analytics and apply them to this role.

She is currently an undergraduate at the University of Maryland, College Park, and is working towards earning her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and General Business which she will complete in May 2023. In her free time, she enjoys baking, painting, and is currently training for a half marathon.

Casey Prestipino

Associate Director, Legal Operations

Casey (she/her/hers) got her start in contracts working for a small business federal contractor in El Paso, Texas. She provided contract management support for a $150B contract with the US Forest Service, Office of International Programs where she helped deploy natural resource management experts to over 80 countries in support of USAID programs. With experience in both business development and proposal management, Casey enjoys working on complex projects and being a part of diverse teams. Prior to joining BlueLabs, Casey also worked for Raytheon Technologies supporting both the Government Relations/Political Action Committee team in Arlington, Virginia and the Proposal Management Excellence team in Tucson, Arizona. Casey graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Political Science. Internships with the office of U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia and the U.S. Congress-Korea National Assembly Exchange Program have cultivated her passion for global issues and civic engagement. In her spare time, she is an avid traveler, passionate foodie, and a CrossFit beginner.

Cass Sun

Senior Data Analyst I

Cassie Sun is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she received her bachelor’s
degree in political science. Prior to joining BlueLabs, Cass worked with community-based non-
profit organizations to build up their technological and data analytics infrastructure. Her work
has helped multiple non-profit organizations significantly improve their performance and data
reporting capabilities. She is skilled at facilitating discussions among a diverse group of people
and is passionate about expanding economic opportunities to underserved communities.

Outside of work, Cass enjoys reading, painting, and watching TV show reruns on Netflix. She is
also an avid Muay Thai practioner and spends a considerable portion of her free time in the gym.

Catrina Cuadra

Program Manager

Catrina (she/her/hers) is a Program Manager at BlueLabs. She grew up in the rainy and beautiful pacific northwest where she attended undergrad and then promptly moved to the east coast. She fell in love with using data to tell stories that can’t tell themselves and has worked in a variety of capacities from modeling climate change in Cape Cod for the NPS to building open access databases for Spanish colonialism in the US. Prior to joining BlueLabs she built out the data science infrastructure at UVA Darden’s Institute for Business in Society. She has an MA in anthropology and an MS in geomatics from the University of Florida. When she’s not working she spends her time cooking, eating, hiking, and reading.

Cecia Soza

Director, Political Strategy & Advocacy

Cecia is a Director, Political Strategy & Advocacy at BlueLabs. She came to BlueLabs as a fellow shortly after completing her Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, where she studied Government and Justice and Peace Studies. She previously worked with various political and social advocacy organizations, where she cultivated her passion for helping progressive causes and campaigns address the most important issues impacting our communities - which is exactly what she gets to do at BlueLabs! Outside of work, you’ll most likely find Cecia taking care of her many plant babies, searching for DC’s best tacos, or like the proud Miami native that she is - daydreaming about the beach.

Chelsea Wang

Accounting Coordinator

Chelsea is the Accounting Coordinator at BlueLabs. She is handling most of the billings and invoices, as well as assisting the team to prepare the monthly close financial statements. Her career started a couple years ago while she was still in business school. She has attended multiple accounting internships from small to large firms before she graduated.

Chloe Burns

Data Scientist

Chloe is a Data Scientist at BlueLabs, and enjoys creating predictive models and conducting actionable analysis for all our clients. She is particularly interested in unsupervised learning techniques and learning new technologies. Chloe believes that the world’s problems can and should be solved by data, and loves working at BlueLabs where she gets to do important work in a field she’s passionate about.

Chloe completed her Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience at Brown University and later attended General Assembly’s Data Science Immersive to become skilled at both research and coding methods. She has lived all over the country, but currently resides in Denver, CO.

When not in the zone debugging code, Chloe likes to knit, watch cartoons, and enjoy the Colorado sun with her friends outdoors.

Chris Montgomery

Data Scientist

Christopher (Chris) Montgomery is a data scientist at BlueLabs. Originally from Northwest New Jersey, he studied undergraduate economics at the University of Pittsburgh before receiving a MA in international trade and investment policy at George Washington University. Prior to joining BlueLabs, Chris worked as an economist conducting trade policy analysis at the U.S. International Trade Commission. Through these experiences, Chris has developed a passion for working at the nexus of data and public policy related issues. Outside of the office Chris can most often be found climbing, hiking, or exploring his city with friends. When not doing any of those things, he’s most likely to be loafing at with his cat, Booza.

Chris Wegrzyn

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer Emeritus

Chris Wegrzyn is a leading practitioner in the application of analytics and big data technology to political campaigns. As founding CTO of BlueLabs, he oversaw the development of the technological underpinnings of BlueLabs and helped bring this technology to other important causes and challenging problems. Now as CTO emeritus, Chris advises BlueLabs on how best to use technology to solve challenging problems in data-driven ways.

From his earliest days with the Obama campaign in 2007, he began formulating a vision for the role of emerging data and analytics technologies in the campaign. As the Director of Data Architecture for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) between 2011 and 2013, he realized that vision. He brought a cutting-edge new analytics technology platform to the DNC and led the Analytics Technology team on the Obama re-election campaign. In little more than a year, his team integrated data from every corner of the campaign into a central repository; built tools to analyze, manipulate, and explore the campaign’s massive database; and developed technology to support the most sophisticated analytics operation ever assembled on a campaign.

Clarisse Jones

Director, Financial Operations

Clarisse has always been fascinated by math and money - an interest that lead her to study accounting. Clarisse is originally from East Africa but has lived in the DMV for the past 14 years, where she received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. Before joining BlueLabs, Clarisse worked for a diverse portfolio of businesses, including government contractors, in public accounting, and with non-profit organizations.

Although she never envisioned herself going back to school, Clarisse recently graduated with a Masters’ degree in Finance from Southern New Hampshire University (which should be the end!). When she is not busy keeping track of other people’s money, you can find Clarisse binge-watching HGTV shows from house buying and flipping to renovating and decorating - she loves them all! Besides working and obsessing about houses, she also enjoys reading and playing board games.

Colette Yeager

Data Analyst II

Colette (she/her) is a Data Analyst II on the Data Science team. She has a masters’ degree in Data Science for Public Policy from Georgetown University, where she did research on voter turnout and congressional campaigns. She currently lives in the DMV area, and loves all things related to theatre, doing puzzles, and hiking.

Crystal Merino-Lawson

Office Manager

Crystal (she/her) is the Office Manager at BlueLabs. She has extensive experience in office management and operations. Prior to joining the BlueLabs team, she managed staff and building operations for several elementary schools. Her passion for systematic organization and acute attention to detail has been a catalyst in her ability to successfully streamline and optimize existing processes and procedures, as well as create new ones, to ensure efficiency within the office.

In her free time, Crystal enjoys exploring new activities with her toddler son and husband, playing backgammon and re-organizing her living and work spaces.

Dan Porter

Co-Founder & Chief Analytics Officer

Dan is a co-founding member of BlueLabs and has led its data science team since the company’s inception. Over the past 5 years, he has overseen the team’s growth in applying data science to new industries, spearheaded the development of critical new tools and methodologies, and expanded the team’s technical capabilities to incorporate the world’s most recent cutting-edge data science innovations.

Dan’s interest is in using data science as a tool to predict, and more importantly, influence behaviors. As Director of Statistical Modeling on the 2012 Obama Campaign, his team was the first in the history of Presidential Politics to use persuasion modeling to determine the voters who were most likely to be persuaded by the campaign’s outreach. Since co-founding BlueLabs, Dan’s team has iterated on this work to influence behaviors and attitudes for applications ranging from perceptions of a Fortune 10 company, to buying products from big-box retail stores, and the uptake of key Federal Government services.

Much of Dan’s team’s recent work has focused on how different individuals can be influential on each other’s attitudes and behaviors in asymmetric ways. Dan is passionate about understanding how these key drivers of influence are critical to organizations seeking to achieve their campaign, brand, or policy goals.

Dan has a MA in Quantitative Methods from Columbia University, and a BA from Wesleyan University. He is an avid sports fan (always watching from a statistical perspective), and, sadly, enjoys optimizing his frequent flyer miles portfolio between vacations almost as much as vacation itself.

Daniel Dulaney

Senior Data Analyst I

Daniel is a Senior Data Analyst at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, he earned a B.S. and an M.S. in Statistics from his hometown school, NC State. A ballplayer through the start of college, he swapped his cleats for spreadsheets, working as a data analyst for the Pittsburgh Pirates R&D department for three years post-undergrad.

Daniel resides in Pittsburgh, PA, where in his free time he enjoys playing sand volleyball, reading history, and volunteering in his community.

Daniel Nikolic

Senior Data Analyst I

Daniel is a Senior Data Analyst at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, Daniel received his Master’s degree in Economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This came after his time at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors as a research assistant providing data analysis of U.S. payment systems. His research and work has spanned topics such as health and wellbeing, pharmaceutical innovation, network competition, and the banking industry.

While originally from Cave Creek, Arizona, Daniel now resides in the Research Triangle area in North Carolina. Outside of work, Daniel is probably spending with either his three cats or his two dogs.

Declan Molloy

Data Scientist II

Declan is a Data Scientist at BlueLabs, working with statistical models to provide sophisticated insight to our clients. Prior to joining BlueLabs he worked multiple political cycles in both Australia and the US, including for the Australian Labor Party, Change Research and the Analyst Institute. Outside of work, he enjoys watching his beloved Sydney Swans, and looks forward to educating BlueLabs staff on the intricacies of Australian Football.

Elan Kriegel

Co-Founder

Elan (he/him/his) thinks math is cool—not because being good at it always meant he had a date on Saturday nights, but because he believes math can help address all sorts of problems, including winning elections, distributing international food aid, reducing prison recidivism and making healthcare more effective.

Before joining BlueLabs, Elan was the Battleground States Analytics Director for Obama for America—a position he attained by delivering pizzas, reporting afternoon traffic on the 8’s, producing sports and news shows… and building statistical models for the DNC (in that order).

In 2015, Elan joined Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign as the Chief Analytics Officer. He’s also had the honor of playing NCAA Division III football at Franklin & Marshall College (150lbs!) and watching NCAA Division I football at the University of Wisconsin, where he got his BS in Mathematics and Anthropology. Elan received his MA in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences from Columbia University.

Eli Hirschfeld

Data Scientist

Eli is a data scientist on the Ripple team at BlueLabs. He comes by way of Boston, where he received a degree in Computer Science and Economics from Northeastern University, but never quite managed to park his car in Harvard Yard. Prior to joining BlueLabs, he worked as a data focused software engineer at Liberty Mutual Investments where he built investment analytics and reporting. He is passionate about the work that BlueLabs does and is excited to be joining!

In his free time, you might find Eli playing tennis, or in the middle of a long run, realizing that he is quite a bit further from home than he had initially intended.

Elijah Howells

Data Manager

Elijah (they/them) is a Data Manager at BlueLabs, bringing with them a Master’s Degree in Mathematics and a passion for understanding complex problems and supporting the data needs of people on their team. Prior to working at BlueLabs, Elijah was a Risk Analyst working in the Fintech sector where they developed strong coding skills and the ability to dig into intricate, real-world problems and transform data into solutions.

In their free-time, you might find Elijah, playing video games, meditating, playing music, or reading with a good cup of coffee.

Emily MacQuarrie

Data Scientist

Emily holds degrees in both Computer Science and Data Science from the University of Michigan and more recently received her Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Chicago Harris School. Before attending Harris, she worked in Operations Research with Disney’s Advanced Analytics team. In addition, Emily has had a variety of analytical experiences at various startups, financial firms, and non-profits.

She is currently a Data Scientist with BlueLabs, where she is committed to enabling more data-driven decisions. In her free time, she enjoys watching a good movie, exploring Chicago with her brother, and running along Lake Michigan. Most of all, Emily aspires to solve complex problems with a people-centric approach.

Emma Yeager

Senior Data Analyst II

Emma (she/her/hers) is a Senior Data Analyst II at BlueLabs. Before joining the team, she completed a Master’s in Public Policy Management and Data Analytics at Carnegie Mellon University. Her projects in graduate school focused on local policy issues related to housing and the environment. Emma also has a background in economics, holding a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Maryland and two years of experience doing economic research about homeownership and credit access at the Federal Reserve. In her free time, she likes baking, crocheting, and learning to roller skate.

Erek Dyskant

Co-Founder & Vice President of Impact

Erek (he/him/his) is co-founder and Head of the BlueLabs Civic Technology Practice. He is an expert in developing outreach programs that reach hundreds of millions of individuals with personalized, relevant, and engaging information. He also helps develop employee-centric experiences for 5000+ employer organizations, allowing them to ensure their employees are included, safe, and effective, and those experiences are able to be continually improved. Prior to co-founding BlueLabs in 2013, Erek was Analytics Technology Lead at Obama for America and the Democratic National Committee, and has worked in various global and domestic health programs.

Eric Hernandez

Chief of Staff, Client Solutions

Eric (he/him/his) is the Chief of Staff, Client Solutions at BlueLabs. He hails from the Motor City - Detroit, Michigan - and has a background in data analytics program management for public sector clients. Eric began his career in Washington, D.C. in 2013 on Capitol Hill and landed his first data analytics role during the 2016 cycle with Hillary for America in Florida, shortly after completing a data bootcamp.

Eric is passionate about BlueLabs' mission and enjoys staying active in various volunteer opportunities in the D.C. area. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and hanging with his dog Tori! Eric earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Erik Montaño

Analytics Manager II

Erik is an Analytics Manager II at BlueLabs. Born and raised in the U.S.-Mexico border region of California, he offers a deep understanding of our country’s diverse populations. Erik holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and was an early student of the pioneering undergraduate Market Research program.

Erik's political journey began in Orange County, CA, where he played a role in the grassroots movement that successfully flipped the highly competitive 39th district during the 2018 midterms. Since then, he has expanded his political expertise, providing valuable insights and consultation for both coordinated and independent expenditures in races ranging from rural and suburban congressional districts to local municipal elections. Prior to joining BlueLabs, Erik served as the West Regional Targeting Director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2022. In this role, he crafted strategic roadmaps for 16 competitive congressional races across California, New Mexico, Colorado, and Alaska, successfully safeguarding all incumbent Democrats in the region and securing a net gain of three seats for House Democrats. Erik also held other roles at the DCCC, including with the Member Engagement team where he contributed to the record-breaking fundraising success of the Member fundraising program and assisted in managing relationships with member-led caucuses including the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

Erin Thomas

Senior Data Analyst II

Erin is a Senior Data Analyst II at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, Erin worked in the political data sphere as a Data Services Engineer, which entailed providing data solutions and reports for various progressive clients. Erin’s strongest passion is using data to help uncover and investigate social issues, which led Erin to pursue a M.S. in Urban Informatics from Northeastern University shortly after completing a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Boston University.

While originally from Dallas, Texas, Erin now resides in Boston, Massachusetts. Outside of work, Erin is probably assisting with community mutual aid efforts, watching re-runs of Roger Federer’s Grand Slam wins, or doing any number of adventurous sports, including but not limited to: hiking, climbing, backpacking, kayaking, and snowboarding.

Fola Alabi

AWS Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Fola is an AWS Cloud/DevOps Engineer. His passion for technology and keen interest in infrastructure management has made him adept in various aspects of cloud computing and its application in modern software development. Prior to Bluelabs, he had worked in consulting and product development. This allowed him to thrive in dynamic environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to identify infrastructure needs, optimize performance, and implement best security practices. Over the course of his career, Fola has actively pursued professional development, staying up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies and DevOps practices and obtaining several relevant certifications to further validate his expertise and knowledge. An avid fitness enthusiast, he also enjoys binging on finance/investment related materials in print or media.

Gabbi Allen

Analytics Manager

Gabbi (she/her/hers) is an Analytics Manager at BlueLabs. Before coming to BlueLabs, Gabbi worked as a data scientist for a progressive analytics firm, and has experience leading local, statewide, and national polling, analysis, and modeling projects for a wide variety of clients in the progressive and Democratic space. An organizer at heart, Gabbi comes from a field background. She has spent time working on campaigns in her home state of Oklahoma and utilized her love of spreadsheets and logistics in a brief stint as a scheduler for a Member of Congress. She holds a B.S in mathematics from the University of Tulsa, and minored in political science and sociology.

Gabbi currently resides in Oklahoma City, where she serves as an unofficial and unsolicited volunteer spokesperson for the Oklahoma Department of Tourism. Outside of work, you can find Gabbi running agility courses with her dog, Gus, starting various craft projects (unclear if she will ever finish them), and trying to talk her partner into having Tex-Mex for dinner (again).

Gabriel Benavidez

Software Engineer II

Gabriel (he/him/his) is a Software Engineer at BlueLabs. He was born and raised in Miami, FL, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Software Programming from Florida International University. Gabriel joins BlueLabs after four years of bioinformatics experience with a focus on developing software that contributes positively to the healthcare research and medical fields. He is driven by socially informed programming and is committed to using his skills in tech to positively impact his communities.

During his free time, Gabriel enjoys outdoor activities, attending community events, and trying new restaurants. When not enjoying the city, you can find him working on software projects, binge watching a TV show, or playing video games.

Grant Samuel

Campaigns Lead

Grant is a Campaigns Lead at BlueLabs. After growing up in New Mexico where he volunteered for the Obama 2008 campaign, he moved to California and majored in philosophy (with an emphasis on ethics and public policy) at the University of California - Santa Barbara. Grant then moved to San Francisco where he has worked on local political campaigns, to flip the House in 2018, for presidential candidate Tom Steyer’s campaign, and then to elect democrats up and down the ballot in the 2020 election and runoff. He’s been working at the intersection of data and national politics for years and is passionate about expanding and empowering the American electorate while driving real, impactful policy solutions using the power of big data and machine learning. In his off-time, he enjoys bikepacking, rock climbing, and playing disc golf — as well as bragging about all the wonderful aspects of New Mexico.

Gustavo Chavez

Data Analyst

Gustavo is a Data Analyst at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, he received his undergraduate from Rice University in Civil & Environmental Engineering and worked as a sustainability consultant in Pittsburgh. He comes to us after making a shift and having completed a bootcamp in data science and analytics. Gustavo is passionate about bringing positive change through his work and hopes to put that passion to good use on the Healthcare.gov team.

Gustavo currently resides in the DMV area. He spends his spare time either sitting down with a good book, or engaging with nature through hiking, rock climbing, camping, or kayaking.

Hannah Gross

Data Scientist

Hannah is a proud California Bay Area native and Data Scientist at BlueLabs Analytics. She began as a Political Science major with a minor in History at Northeastern University while volunteering at local middle and high schools teaching action civics. With a focus on studying campaigns and elections, Hannah worked toward building a career that would create a positive impact in people’s everyday lives. She then pivoted into the world of tax to study the intersection of government and business at Oracle’s tax department. There she taught herself to code VBA and Python and quickly fell in love with the creative process of coding. To bring together her multidisciplinary interests and to continue pursuing new avenues for change, Hannah is a Master’s student at UC Berkeley studying Data Science. In her spare time she tutors Python for her Master’s program, embroiders, crochets, travels, enjoys puzzles and spends time with her giant chihuahua, Stellaluna.

Harrison Kreisberg

Partner

Harrison’s (he/him/his) obsession for counting votes began when as a 7-year old American ex-pat, a proposed referendum in Quebec threatened to tear him away from his best friend. Since then, he’s been passionate about improving people’s lives on both sides of the border through analytics, whether in politics, advocacy, or healthcare.

Harrison has been with BlueLabs since its founding and leads the company’s team of analytics strategists. A veteran of the past three Democratic presidential campaigns, he served as the Analytics and Data Director for Terry McAuliffe’s successful 2013 Virginia Gubernatorial campaign, and has worked with dozens of political and advocacy groups across the United States and internationally.

Most recently, Harrison worked on the 2017 Virginia Coordinated campaign and helped Virginia Democrats win elections across the state. Harrison also worked with the New Democratic Party of Canada to win a closely contested Provincial election in British Columbia. Harrison has also worked with some of BlueLabs’ large healthcare clients, conducting analysis and building innovative analytics tools to improve health outcomes. When he’s not counting votes or predicting healthcare outcomes, Harrison is notorious for terrible jokes, which have only increased with the birth of his twins, and injuring himself while playing hockey.

Hilary Brennan-Marquez

Director, DevOps

Hilary (she/her/hers) has had a lifelong interest in data, and enjoys technical challenges related to quantifying the unquantifiable. Her technical background is in software tooling and automation with a heavy emphasis on git-ops and shift-left practices. In her free time she cooks, sews, and swims.

Hilel Katanov

Polling Analyst

Hilel (he/him/they/them) is a Polling Analyst on the BlueLabs Data Science team. Hilel received his bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Legal History, and recently earned his Master’s in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research. As part of his graduate studies, he used survey data to study how ideas and expectations of digital data privacy vary across generation lines. When he isn’t working, Hilel enjoys reading fantasy novels, exploring New York City, and entertaining his cat, Stevie.

Hudson Cavanagh

Data Engineer II

Hudson is a Data Engineer II at BlueLabs. Hudson began his career in the New York City tech world and joined the progressive space in 2019. Hudson has worked at the Texas Democratic Party, the Community Tech Alliance and the Democratic National Committee.

After growing up in New York City, Hudson has fallen in love with living in Wisconsin. Hudson is an enthusiastic but mediocre chess player who loves playing basketball, eating rice bowls and riding public transit.

Ian Norstad

Ripple/Data Fellow

Ian Norstad is a Ripple/Data Fellow at BlueLabs. Prior to joining the team he was a Data Analyst for autonomous vehicle startup, Outrider.ai, where he worked on commercial growth and strategy. He is currently enrolled in Georgia Tech's Masters of Analytics program, and has a BFA in Fine Art from CCA in San Francisco. When he's not crunching numbers, Ian enjoys cycling, picnics at the beach, and observing baby/ miniature animals.

Jennah Slayton

Data Analyst II

Jennah (she/her/hers) is a Data Analyst II on the Data Science team. Before joining BlueLabs, Jennah worked for several climate and energy organizations seeking energy justice and better clean energy policies. Jennah attended Dartmouth College where she majored in Quantitative Social Science and French Studies. There, she used survey experiments to research how constituents respond to political allegations of sexual misconduct. Jennah continued her education at Brown University, where she received her Master of Public Affairs with a focus on climate policy. In her free time, Jennah can be found making music, biking, or exploring DC on her electric scooter.

Jenny Glass

Senior Program Manager

Jenny (she/her/hers) is a Senior Program Manager at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, she worked as a Product Manager building digital organizing tools in the political tech space and held a variety of leadership roles in democratic and advocacy campaigns in Virginia, Iowa, Nebraska, and New York. She is passionate about developing human centered tools and programs that increase equity and access to healthcare. She lives in Richmond, Virginia with her wife Elise, her son Elliot, and their two dogs, Olive and Liddy. When she is not working, she can be found watching a wide variety of reality TV or tubing down the James River.

Jeremy Cohen

Campaigns Operations Lead

Jeremy Cohen (he/him/his) is the Campaigns Operation Lead at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, he enjoyed many campaign stints around the country, including on Jon Ossoff’s 2020 Senate campaign, Pete Buttigieg's presidential primary campaign, and Jared Polis’s 2018 gubernatorial campaign. A Californian that is now residing in DC, Jeremy can be found looking for good burrito places in his spare time.

Jesse Zlotoff

Data Engineer II

Jesse (he/him/his) is a Data Engineer II at BlueLabs. He has over a decade of experience with political data working in polling, strategic analysis and data science. Prior to joining the team, he spent three years at Catalist working to automate analytics and data pipelines. Jesse got his start in the political space doing data processing with GQR, eventually rising to Director of Analytics. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Tufts University. In his free time, Jesse enjoys reading and cooking, including making his own ice cream

Jessica Jollie

Vice President of Operations & People

Jessica (she/her/hers) is the Vice President of Operations & People at BlueLabs. She got her start working in operations on different political campaigns across the country, including the 2018 midterm elections in her home state of Arizona, and most recently on Pete Buttigieg's historic bid for President. She is energized by creating effective and efficient systems that help teams do their best work.

Jessica graduated from Yale University with a BA in Art History-- perfect for a visual learner. She is also a textbook virgo, obsessed with details, and can often be found organizing various corners of her DC apartment in her spare time.

John Faas

Director, Data

John brings over a decade’s worth of experience in political data and campaigns to Blue Labs. Prior to BlueLabs John worked on optimizing the advertising spending for the 2020 US Census. John spent 2016 and 2018 at the DCCC helping net 46 seats and take back the House working as a Regional Targeting Director and the Director of Data and Reporting respectively. Prior to the DCCC, John worked as a Voterfile Manager and Data Director for the Vermont Democratic Party. Before working in political data John spent 5 years organizing voter outreach campaigns in IA, CA, and NM. John holds a M.A. in Political Science from Miami University (OH) and a B.S. in Political Science from Bradley University. In his free time John enjoys cooking and attempting to watch all the documentaries on the various streaming apps.

John Mitchell

Vice President of Engineering

John Mitchell (he/him) is the VP of Engineering at BlueLabs. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland where he earned his degree in Computing Science, he moved to the USA in 2013 with his wife and two cats. John began his career building cryptographic and analytical systems for medical companies followed later by holding several VP and CISO roles at other firms in engineering and security.

John is passionate about the benefits data can bring to organizations and the tooling and systems designed to support them. In his spare time, John can be found officiating the Women's Flat Track Roller Derby, volunteering in his local community, or improving his accuracy at archery. As a passionate lifelong learner, you can usually find John discovering new bleeding-edge technologies or aiding in the development of new programming languages.

Jordan Wellington

Data Scientist

Before joining BlueLabs, Jordan graduated from Scripps College with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. While at Scripps, Jordan used her interdisciplinary academic background to analyze education and gender policy, as well as Covid-19 vaccination rates. She also enjoyed tutoring and playing for her college Roller Derby team. Jordan is currently a Data Scientist at BlueLabs and enjoys exploring DC with her friends, reading, learning new languages, and hiking with her corgi, Abbey, in her spare time.

Josh Raisher

Software Engineer II

A rare DC native, Josh is a Software Engineer II with the Healthcare.gov outreach team. After a ten-year stint in foreign policy survey research, he completed a software development bootcamp and has been working with software and data ever since. Before joining BlueLabs he was working as a software engineer in Berlin, Germany, where he got into the habit of being punctual and wearing a lot of black. He spends most of his free time on computer science and data analysis courses, and whatever remains cooking his way through a series of ridiculously elaborate recipe books.

Joy Wilke

Director of Polling

Joy is the Director of Polling at BlueLabs. She is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and has spent time in Chicago, LA, and DC. Joy completed her PhD at UCLA and her Master's Degree in Survey Methodology at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!). She has worked as a survey researcher and methodologist for over a decade, and spent the 2018 cycle at the DCCC.

Aside from talking about surveys and playing around in R, Joy also loves being outside, hosting dinner parties, and board games.

JP (Josh) Hilbrand

Associate Director in Civic Tech

Josh Hilbrand (he/him/his) is the Associate Director of Civic Tech at BlueLabs. He comes from a career in education, non-profit, and government service. Originally from Michigan, he spent many years in Washington, DC coordinating international education programs. After becoming a military spouse, frequent moves offered diverse opportunities from planning professional development and continuing education events to school administration. He shifted toward the tech and data field after completing a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science.

He enjoys reading and watching anything with a fantasy bent, hiking, gardening, the occasional sewing project, and a good map projection. He and his husband love checking off new countries and eating their way across the world.

Julietta Landeros

Program Manager

Julietta is a Program Manager at BlueLabs. A Denver native, Julietta cut her teeth as a field organizer for Senator Mark Udall’s 2014 re-election campaign. It was there that she caught the campaign bug — and seeing how data could be used to empower grassroots movements, she decided right then to pursue a career in data & analytics.

Since that time, Julietta has moved to DC where she has garnered a reputation as a talented project manager — successfully leading teams on technical matters such as database infrastructure, machine learning and business analytics. Julietta has managed national-level projects for organizations like ActBlue, NEA and AFT, and loves the challenge of harnessing messy datasets to achieve lofty goals.

As a first-generation Mexican-American, Julietta is passionate about amplifying Latine voices in political discourse, and this is the type of work that inspires her to show up every day!

When she’s not crafting winning data strategies, Julietta enjoys hiking, playing guitar, baking and spoiling her corgi, Romeo.

Kelsey Mulcahy

Director of Public Affairs and Agency Partnerships

Kelsey Mulcahy is the Director of Public Affairs and Agency Partnerships at BlueLabs. In this role, she designs data solutions for clients that power effective public affairs and communications campaigns. Prior to BlueLabs, she was a Public Policy Manager at Meta where she led a global survey data sharing program to fill information gaps for governments, nonprofits, and university researchers while safeguarding privacy. This included helping partners like the World Bank, OECD, and Yale Program on Climate Change Communication leverage non-traditional data sources to improve global health, expand economic opportunity, and drive action on climate change. Previously, Kelsey led research partnerships for Facebook’s data science teams, managed an open science and technology initiative at UC Berkeley, and served as a Policy Fellow for the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations.

Kelsey holds a Masters in Public Policy from UCLA and a BA in Global Studies from UCSB. A native of the Bay Area, she likes to spend her free time playing soccer, enjoying San Francisco restaurants, and hiking with her husband and dog.

Madelyn Fried

Analytics Lead

Madelyn is an Analytics Lead at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, she worked in data analytic consulting for the Financial Services Industry at Verisk Financial. Before that, she earned a Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University where she studied Economics and International Relations. When she’s not working, you can find her traveling between her hometown of Brooklyn NY and northern California, puzzling, or trying new restaurants.

Makenna Salis

Senior Data Analyst I

Makenna spent the better part of a decade living in rural Mexico and emerged with a passion for development economics and social justice. She went back to school for a degree in Economics and stumbled into data science, where she realized she loved talking to computers and deriving actionable insights which make people’s lives better.

Prior to joining BlueLabs, she managed data for a homeless shelter in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In her free time, she enjoys annoying her teenage children, growing fruits and vegetables with her partner, playing guitar, and watching her beagle Abigail fall asleep in uncomfortable positions.

Margaret Boland

Senior Data Analyst II

Margaret is a Senior Data Analyst II at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, Margaret worked with data to inform strategy and drive impact at a variety of organizations - including media companies, nonprofits, and startups. She holds a MA degree in Law & Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University where she studied development economics and international business, as well as a BA degree in International Relations and Economics from Tufts University. Margaret is passionate about the role of data in creating more equitable systems and processes for all. Outside of work, you can find her exploring Colorado, cooking up new recipes, or chasing around her energetic pup, Bea.

Mark Tentarelli

Data Analyst

Mark is a Data Analyst at BlueLabs, with a background in housing and economic development policy. Before joining BlueLabs, Mark was an analyst for the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee and helped draft three state budgets, ensuring that Massachusetts agencies had the funding and reach to support people throughout the pandemic. He graduated from Columbia University with a BA in Political Science-Statistics and a focus on American electoral politics. In his spare time, Mark can be found working on his stand-up, watching movies, and exploring DC.

Max Dawson

Managing Director, BlueLabs Los Angeles

Max Dawson watched way too much TV as a kid, so much so that it came as no surprise when he earned a PhD in TV history from Northwestern University. Following a stint in academia, he embarked on a career as a media consultant in Los Angeles, advising global TV networks and studios on program development, channel branding, social media, new technologies, and youth viewers. During this time he developed EmotionalDNA™, a syndicated research platform that provided networks and studios with a viewer-centric perspective on contemporary content trends. Prior to joining BlueLabs, he led the motion picture practice for a major global research firm. There he tapped techniques originally developed by his BlueLabs colleagues on the campaign trail to help movie studios precisely target the right viewers for their films. Max lives in Topanga, California, and in his spare time he enjoys grilling, gardening, and playing with his labradoodle Coogee and his cats Buddy and Landry.

Meagan Knowlton

Director, Sustainability Practice

Meagan is a sustainability leader with experience developing and operationalizing environmental and social sustainability strategies across the CPG and retail industries. As Director, Sustainability Practice at BlueLabs, she oversees projects that enable companies to understand and activate consumers to make more sustainable purchasing decisions. Prior to BlueLabs, Meagan led circularity programs for a retail technology company called Optoro. With Optoro, she enabled retailers and brands to keep products out of landfills by optimizing their resale, donation, and recycling strategies. She also previously managed environmental sustainability initiatives within the Coca-Cola bottling system, where she was responsible for water, carbon emissions, and waste performance across manufacturing and logistics operations.

Meagan holds a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University and a B.S. in Environmental Science and French from Tulane University. She spends most of her free time taking long walks with her rescue cattle dog mix Lyra, and she also enjoys yoga, baking, and listening to true crime comedy podcasts.

Michael Dunphy

Tableau Developer

Michael is a Tableau Developer at BlueLabs. Before joining the BlueLabs team, he was a Data Visualization Consultant at the National Democratic Training Committee and worked as a freelance data analyst for political clients through his business, VizKid Analytics. He served as a Student Ambassador for Tableau and is active in the DataFam community.

He attended the University of Maryland, College Park, receiving a B.A. in Government & Politics and a B.S. in Computer Science in 2021. Michael continued his studies at the school, graduating with a M.S. in Applied Political Analytics in 2023. While in graduate school, he assisted in political science research pertaining to electoral law changes in 2020 and voter mobilization efforts.

When he isn’t working on data, he is usually out on a walk, reading some political nonfiction, or listening to his favorite podcasts.

Monica Remmers

Technical Product Owner

Monica is a technical product owner on the HealthCare.Gov team. She's a social justice nerd who is committed to using data as a tool for inclusivity. Her non-traditional path towards data science included a short stint directing a canvassing operation and a much longer stint running operations for a small tutoring company.

She holds an MS in data analytics from London Metropolitan University and a BA in political science from American University. In her free time, you'll find her listening to podcasts at absurd speeds, playing with other people's dogs, or volunteering in her community.

Nicholas Swierczek

Software Engineer III

Nicholas Swierczek is a Software Engineer III. He has a bachelor of science in Computer Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He started his career in scientific research, spending time doing work in bioinformatics and neurobiology before transitioning to industry 15 years ago. Having written code at all scales and at every layer (front, middle, and back end) he prefers the back end. Nicholas lives in Virginia with his son and two dogs and enjoys playing tabletop roleplaying games in his spare time.

Nyangha Tawah

Lead

Nyangha (she/her/hers) attended the University of Maryland College Park where she studied Economics and Political Science. In her last role, she worked on the inaugural Data Science team of a DC based marketing firm with strong roots in political campaigns to help retake the White House and the Senate. She seeks to use data to change the world for the better.

When she is not working she enjoys accruing more stamps in her passport, dancing anywhere, redesigning people’s homes and adding to her power tool collections.

Orwell Andrade

Senior Data Analyst II

Orwell is a Senior Data Analyst at BlueLabs. Prior to BlueLabs, Orwell obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a graduate degree in Applied Economics from Boston College. He worked as an analyst and data scientist in various industries for about 4 years before joining BlueLabs. Orwell volunteered for the DNC’s 2020 Victory text messaging team during the 2020 election cycle. He considers himself a political junkie. In his spare time, Orwell runs a weekly soccer meetup, bets on politics and current events, and enjoys traveling and sightseeing.

Rebecca Rodriguez

Data Lead

Rebecca is a Data Lead at BlueLabs. Prior to joining the team, Rebecca was the Data Program Manager for a municipal energy efficiency consulting firm, leading teams responsible for data collection, analysis, and mapping. Rebecca also has experience performing geological and environmental research at a National Laboratory, and loves optimizing data structures and getting creative with queries. Rebecca holds a Master of Science from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science from Duke University.

Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys seeking out a good Bay Area spectacle, from opera to punk shows to soap box derby. Rebecca also loves swimming, reading, writing, gardening, and eating.

Robbie Ness

Senior Data Analyst I

Robbie Ness is a Senior Data Analyst I at BlueLab. He was interested in politics at a very young age. Born and raised in a small town just outside of Amarillo, Texas, Robbie first volunteered to door knock for the Wendy Davis gubernatorial campaign in 2014 and continued to knock on doors for Democrats in Texas up and down the ballot until the Pandemic brought that to a screeching halt. He's been working in data since 2019 of which is also used to help campaigns who can't afford data teams across the state. He also guest spoke at Beto O'Rourke's Graduate level course at the University of Texas about Texas's 2020 election results. His dream is to one day flip Texas blue.

Robbie currently resides in Austin, Texas where he manages to escape the brunt of winter. In his free time, he enjoys longboarding, rock climbing, kayaking around Lady Bird Lake, live music, ultimate frisbee, and generally being outside so long as it isn't too cold.

Sadia Iqbal

Vice President of Insights

Sadia Iqbal is the Vice President of Insights at BlueLabs. In this role, she oversees the growth and long-term planning of the Strategic Analytics, Data, and Ripple teams.

A veteran of three presidential cycles, she got her start in data during President Obama’s 2012 campaign - working out of the analytics “cave” at the campaign headquarters with future BlueLabs founders.

Over the years, Sadia has had stints at the White House, Hillary for America, the Democratic National Committee, and 270 Strategies where she most recently served as the Vice President of Data and Analytics. She also served as an early-stage advisor and strategist in the formation of Hawkfish, a mission-driven technology firm that used a data-driven approach to help organizations engage the right audiences and motivate them to take action.

In between presidential cycles, Sadia took a lot of naps, learned to love kale, and got a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. She lives in Chicago and likes to spend her free time volunteering with RefugeeOne and trying to become a morning person.

Salma Ali

DevOps Engineer I

Salma Ali is a DevOps Engineer I. Prior to BlueLabs, Salma comes with an analytics and architect/engineering background. She worked on various projects in both private and public sectors. Salma is passionate about Cloud and related technologies. In her spare time, she enjoys going on walks, traveling and spending time with loved ones.

Sam Falconer

Director, Political Strategy and Advocacy

Sam is a Director, Political Strategy and Advocacy. Prior to BlueLabs, Sam was a Senior Strategist at The Strategy Group helping clients execute successful direct mail campaigns and win their elections. At The Strategy Group he led 20 clients to win their races in federal and state elections across 8 states in 2022.

He has also served as a campaign manager for races in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. Sam joined his first campaign back in 2012 and he was an elected 2016 DNC delegate.

Sam is originally from Arizona and holds both an M.A. and a B.A. from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, you’ll find him spending time with friends, exploring the city on his bike, practicing a foreign language, or plotting his next international trip.

Sarah Choong

Polling Manager

Sarah Choong is a Polling Manager at BlueLabs. Originally from Potsdam, NY, she holds a B.A. in Political Science from Kenyon College. Prior to joining BlueLabs, Sarah worked as a Polling Associate at The Hub Project and spent time working at the U.S. State Department as a Security Assistant. She got her start in politics as a Field Organizer for the JB Pritzker for Governor Campaign in Illinois. When Sarah is not at work, she can be found gardening, playing with her dog, Bean, or relaxing with a good book and a glass of scotch

Sarah Pavlus

Vice President of Client Solutions

Sarah leads BlueLabs’ Client Solutions team, helping organizations identify efficient data solutions to solve their challenges. She has worked with dozens of advocacy organizations, foundations, and businesses to build data-informed strategies and implement programs through predictive modeling, surveys, randomized control-trials, and digital optimization.

Prior to BlueLabs, Sarah specialized in voter activation, media strategy, and fundraising for leading mission-driven organizations, such as the DCCC, EMILY’s List, Media Matters, and a national climate action coalition.

Sarah grew up outside of Chicago, went to college in St. Louis, and hopped on her first congressional race in Iowa. If she’s not at work, she’s probably exploring DC parks with her husband and daughter.

Seema Kapoor

Associate Director

Seema is the Associate Director at BlueLabs. Prior to joining BlueLabs, she worked as Senior PM and significantly contributed to the IT Modernization program for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She brings over seven years of project management expertise and has worked across several CMS and CDC programs. Her technical background and hands-on leadership style has enabled her to effectively steer large cross-functional teams towards their strategic milestones using Agile frameworks.

Originally from India, she earned her Bachelor's in Science and a Master's in Business before relocating to the USA in 1999. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, cooking and listening to Hindi melodies.

Shweta Chopra

Senior Data Scientist

Shweta (she/her/hers) came to BlueLabs after completing her Masters in Social Policy and Data Analytics at the University of Pennsylvania. She comes from a consulting and analytics background, having engaged in education and smart city related consulting assignments with the Indian government, back in her home country. After coming to the US, Shweta’s experience as a Data Science for Social Good Fellow at the University of Washington solidified her commitment to a career that uses data to further the cause of social justice and progressive governance. This prompted her to start a Data for SocialGood chapter at Penn, as part of the Penn Data Science Group. She led a team of student volunteers as they held social good focused Datathons and supported non-profits in the criminal justice and education space with analytics services. She continues to work with her team at Penn in her free time. When she’s not doing data science, you can find Shweta exploring DC, reading, struggling at the gym or having one-sided cross-continent video calls with her dog Phoebe.

Spencer Brown

Analytics Associate

Spencer is an Analytics Associate at BlueLabs with several years of experience in polling, politics, and working for non-profits. Before joining BlueLabs, Spencer worked for a Democratic pollster that helped campaigns and independent expenditures better understand the electorate and act on winning strategies. Passionate about Democratic politics, Spencer has worked for some of the most competitive Congressional campaigns in the country, and before moving into polling, he spent a year doing communications work for a frontline member of Congress.

Spencer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia, majoring in political science with a minor in economics. From Canada and the U.S., Spencer spends his free time cooking, reading, or occasionally working on his coding skills.

Steven Gonzalez

Analytics Engineer

Steven Gonzalez joins BlueLabs as an Analytics Engineer based in Chicago. Prior to joining BlueLabs, he worked as a Senior GIS Analyst at the ISP startup Starry, where he developed data pipelines, analytical reports, and tons of maps! Before Starry, Steven worked as a GIS Analyst/Consultant for Bruce Harris & Associates where he built mapping tools, applications, and scripts for internal and external stakeholders. Steven holds a B.S/M.S. in Geography from Texas State University. He has two dogs – Louie and Clark – and a crested gecko, Ozzy Osbourne. In his free time, you're mostly likely to find Steven volunteering at the community garden, making ceramics at the art center, or biking to a pinball arcade.

Tanya Nabila

Lead

Tanya joined BlueLabs shortly after completing her Masters in Applied Urban Science & Informatics at New York University, focusing on using data to help solve urban related issues. She came from a Computer Science background and has been involved in various data related roles at Samsung Research, from database design & management as a data engineer, to customer analytics as a data analyst, and eventually lead a research project on Automatic Speech Recognition for Bahasa Indonesia. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the city with her camera and trying out culinary hotspots.

Tiana Glass

Senior Data Analyst I

Tiana Glass is a Senior Data Analyst I at BlueLabs Analytics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies and a Masters’ in Public Health from Washington University Saint Louis. Before her career switch to data analytics, Tiana’s work primarily consisted of qualitative research, where she has worked with her community to address environmental inequities. It was through these experiences where she found her love of using data to tell stories and to ignite immediate change in her community. When Tiana is not knee-deep in data or learning new coding skills, she really enjoys watching The Flash, building furniture, and watering her 10 plant babies.

Tim Beatty

Data Engineer II

Tim (he/him/his) received a BS in Physics from the University of California, Santa Barbara and then went on to get a Masters in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He worked in the aerospace industry for a few years designing and testing batteries for satellites but decided he wanted to work in an industry that was less risk averse and faster paced. So, Tim joined Graphiq Inc, a tech startup, which was acquired two years later by Amazon to make Alexa smarter. While working on Alexa, Tim determined he wanted his work to help solve some of the social issues we face today, which is how he found his way to BlueLabs.

Tim enjoys concerts and music festivals, being outside as much as possible doing any variety of physical activities, and learning as many new things from books and podcasts as his brain can absorb (but he probably only retains 5% of it in the long run).

Tola Abdul

Contracts and Legal Fellow

Tola Abdul is a Contracts and Legal Fellow at Blue Labs. Prior to joining Blue Labs, Tola worked as a Contracts and Legal Analyst in various sectors including real estate, non-profit, and banking. She also served as a volunteer with former President Obama’s 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland, School of Law. Outside of work, she enjoys quiet evenings with her family, Pilates classes, and traveling.

Trevor Smith

Analytics Lead

Trevor is an Analytics Lead at BlueLabs. Previously he worked for Hillary for America and Biden for President on the Fundraising Analytics teams. More recently he did independent consulting for small progressive organizations.

Trevor graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Political Science and Statistics. He was born and raised in Northern Virginia and currently lives in Alexandria. Outside of work, Trevor enjoys going to sporting events, playing rec sports, and volunteering in local politics.

Victoria Eastman

Associate Director, Civic Tech

Victoria (she/her) is an Associate Director, Civic Tech at BlueLabs. Prior to joining the team, she managed a data science team at Ipsos finding interesting ways to integrate survey data with social media mentions, sentiment scores, financials, weather, and many other data sources to build predictive models. She has a Master's in Economics from Duke University and a Master's of Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley. In her free time, she likes baking, hiking, teaching ESL, and debating morality in economics and the future of AI.

Walter May

Data Engineer I

Walter May is a Data Engineer I at BlueLabs. Prior to joining the team, Walter completed his Bachelor’s in Political Science and Minor in Statistics at Stanford University. As an undergraduate, he worked as a research assistant at the Immigration Policy Lab and collaborated on research projects focused on the integration and civic engagement of immigrant populations in the United States. More recently, Walter was a Data Analyst at the voter turnout organization, VoteAmerica, throughout the 2022 midterm election cycle.
Walter is passionate about using data to support organizations in their mission to empower underrepresented communities and create large-scale social impact.

Will Watson

Lead Data Scientist

Will (he/him/his) is a Lead Data Scientist at BlueLabs, where he works on a variety of ML and analytics projects. He double-majored in math and music at Stanford, and then followed the latter path for a while, earning a PhD in historical musicology from Yale (his research area was medieval love songs—no, but actually). After finding his way back to mathy things as a Data Science Fellow at Insight, he worked for two years as a data scientist at GEICO, where he built recommender engines and helped to develop data-driven strategies for personalizing customer experience. He enjoys a good book (or occasionally a bad one), a new recipe, a long walk, and a convivial sing.

Yibekal Tessema

Data Scientist

Yibekal is a data scientist with several years of research experience at the interface of economics, psychology, and social development. His preferred approach has been to use quantitative models on survey and experimental data to better understand human decision-making and its implications on policy design. Most recently, he studied the effect of promotional and training methods on the adoption of a new type of weather insurance product. Before that, he carried out an in-depth analysis of how individual farmers make adaptive adjustments to climate change, and the policy options to facilitate the same. Yibekal earned a Ph.D. majoring in Climate Policy from ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and an MSc in International and Development Economics from the University of San Francisco, US. Yibekal enjoys reading books, watching movies, and hiking. The redwood forests of California are his favorite hiking sites with their magnificent, tall, and old trees.

Zainab Feroze

Data Science Fellow

Zainab (she/her/hers) is a Data Science Fellow at BlueLabs. After moving to DC from the Land of Enchantment, Zainab worked at Quorum Analytics and then ActBlue to support Federal campaigns with their digital fundraising. Outside of work, Zainab enjoys cycling, conducting baking experiments, and adopting more plants she doesn't need. She holds a BS in Science, Technology, and International Affairs from Georgetown University and is currently attending the University of Chicago, where she is pursuing a Master's in Public Policy with a concentration in Data Analytics.