Katayoun Kishi

Katayoun Kishi is an experienced data science professional currently serving as the Head of Data Science and previously as Senior Data Manager at the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) since April 2019. Prior roles include Research Associate at Pew Research Center, where responsibilities encompassed leading research on global religious restrictions, enhancing data collection methods, and publishing analytical reports. Additionally, Katayoun worked as a Research Assistant at the United States Institute of Peace, contributing to The Iran Primer blog and improving data accuracy, and conducted research at the University of Maryland, focusing on survey data analysis and questionnaire development. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. and M.A. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, along with a B.S. in International Affairs from Georgia Institute of Technology.