Suzanne Childress

Suzanne Childress is a highly experienced data science and travel modeling professional currently serving as Principal Data Scientist at Puget Sound Regional Council since October 2018, where management of the data science team and the design of systems for the data department are key responsibilities. Childress has held multiple roles at Puget Sound Regional Council since July 2012, including Data Analytics Group Manager and Principal Travel Modeler, overseeing travel modeling efforts and leading technical teams for integrated modeling projects. Previous experience includes work as Senior Travel Demand Modeler at Denver Regional Council of Governments, where significant advancements in activity-based models were achieved, and roles at Parsons Corporation and Northwestern University involving transportation demand forecasting and infrastructure management. Education credentials include a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Carleton College.