Aaron Benz

Aaron Benz is an Associate Researcher at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since August 2021, focusing on developing innovative Pandemic Tools for Public Health. As the Founder and CEO of Degree Analytics since January 2017, Aaron leads a team dedicated to addressing challenges in education through data-driven solutions that enhance student engagement and success. Previously, Aaron founded Zync Up, managing the development of a mobile app aimed at simplifying location sharing and messaging. Aaron's experience includes data science consulting at Accenture, where responsibilities involved big data modeling and real-time data architecture. Early career experiences include a Finance Internship at Brown-Forman, a study abroad program at the University of St Andrews, and various coaching and management roles in sports and education. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a Minor in Astronomy from Eastern University and has furthered studies at the University of St Andrews.