Drew Varnado

Drew Varnado, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Starting in 2012, Varnado worked as a Research Associate at Louisiana State University under Dr. J.M. until 2015. Following this, Varnado joined IMPLAN in 2015 and held multiple positions, including Data Innovation Specialist/Economist from 2015 to 2017, Product Manager and Economist from 2017 to 2021, and Product Director from 2021 to 2022. In these roles, Varnado focused on product development, market analysis, and advocating for product vision and strategies. Currently, Varnado works as a Senior Product Manager at Syndio since 2022.

Drew Varnado, Ph.D., completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Agricultural Economics from Louisiana State University. Drew attended Louisiana State University from 2005 to 2012. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Economics from Millsaps College, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, Dr. Varnado has obtained certifications in Inbound Marketing from HubSpot Academy in February 2020 and an EMSI Certified Analyst certification from EMSI.