Danika Kibby

Danika Kibby, PhD, has extensive experience in academia and industry, with a strong background in mathematics and data science. At California State University Channel Islands, Danika served as a Learning Resource Center Tutor and later as a Course Instructor, designing and managing various undergraduate mathematics and physics courses. Danika's research includes optimization models for bike-sharing programs and machine learning applications for automated strawberry harvesting. After earning a PhD and MS in Applied Mathematics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Danika held academic and research roles, including instructing courses and leading teacher training sessions. Currently, Danika works as a Lead Data Scientist at Target, specializing in supply chain network design.