Wael Kanj

Senior Research Associate at Rewiring America

Wael Kanj has a diverse range of work experience, starting with their current position as a Data Science Associate at Rewiring America since March 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Intern at Gehl - Making Cities for People from May 2022 to March 2023. Wael also worked as a Graduate Student Assistant at Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy from September 2022 to January 2023.

Before pursuing their graduate studies, Kanj held various roles at Rutgers University. Wael worked as a Graduate Research Assistant for the New Jersey Climate Change Alliance from September 2020 to May 2022. Additionally, they served as a Teaching Assistant for the Urban Redevelopment course from September 2021 to December 2021 and as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement from September 2020 to January 2021.

Kanj's earlier professional experiences include working as an Associate Director of Analytics & Insights at Rutgers University Foundation from November 2019 to August 2020. Prior to that, they were a Senior Digital Analyst at Blue State from February 2016 to September 2018. Wael also worked as an Analyst in Strategic Analysis & Testing at American Express from an unspecified date to February 2016, and as an Analyst in Pricing Analytics at Citigroup from an unspecified date to 2013.

Additionally, Kanj gained experience as a Summer Intern in Demand Management at Johnson & Johnson in the summer of 2010, and as a Research Assistant at Rutgers Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Laboratory from May 2009 to May 2010.

Wael Kanj completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Rutgers University from 2007 to 2011. Wael then pursued further education at the New York University - Center for Global Affairs in 2015. However, specific details about the degree obtained or the field of study are not provided. Finally, from 2020 to 2022, Wael Kanj attended the Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, where they earned a Master of City and Regional Planning degree with a focus on Sustainability and Analytics.

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Timeline

  • Senior Research Associate

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Research Associate

    March, 2023