Lucy Herr
I am a data scientist graduating from U.C. Berkeley’s Masters in Information & Data Science (MIDS) program this fall. Previously, I have worked at Katch, an AI content analytics platform, where I developed techniques to process and engineer the proprietary movie content features deployed in our recommendation models. Before transitioning into data science, I worked in educational consulting and research for over a decade and earned an M.Ed. in Learning Sciences from the University of Washington. At the UW Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity (CERSE), my research concentrated on promoting the advancement of STEM students from underrepresented groups in higher education.
Participating in data science communities like WiDS has been instrumental to my ongoing learning and professional development in the field of AI/ML, and I am honored to join my fellow WiDS NYC members at PyData in highlighting opportunities and impacts in these pathways for empowerment.
Sessions
In this panel discussion, WiDS ambassadors will share how building communities in data science empowers women through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and networking. We'll explore how these communities enhance both personal and professional growth, while providing accessible opportunities for everyone to join, get empowered, and make an impact.