Ladia Albertson-Junkans

Ladia Albertson-Junkans is an experienced data reporting and analytics consultant currently working at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute since July 2015, progressing through roles from Programmer Analyst II to Data Reporting and Analytics Consultant IV. Prior experience includes a Programmer Analyst position at Optum, where Ladia specialized in SAS programming for health economics and outcomes research, constructing complex datasets and ensuring rigorous quality control. As a Research Analyst at Child Trends, responsibilities encompassed managing multi-year outcomes evaluations and communicating findings to stakeholders. Ladia also has a background as a professional long-distance runner with Team USA Minnesota and served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Public Health with a focus on Maternal and Child Health and a Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota.