Welcome! I’m Lois.
I describe myself as a public health data scientist with a unique blend of engineering, statistics, and epidemiology expertise. I’m a skilled creative problem solver and I love to tackle complex issues collaboratively. I’m a promoter of open-source software in public health, and I’m particularly passionate about building quantitative data capacity and confidence among people without technical backgrounds.
In my current role as a Data Analyst & Advisor at the North Carolina Institute for Public Health, I apply advanced quantitative analysis skills to investigate and address health inequities in North Carolina.
Outside of my data endeavors, I’m a part-time baker at a local grain farm and I run a fiction book club (join us!). On any given day, you can find me walking and snuggling with my dogs, trying new recipes, and working on a range of creative projects.
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | MPH in Applied Epidemiology
Georgia Institute of Technology | BS in Industrial & Systems Engineering | Concentration in Quality & Statistics