Samuel Gallaher, PhD

Samuel Gallaher, PhD has over 17 years of experience in data science and analytics. In 2022, they began working as the Head of Data Science for ThirdLine and Lead Data Scientist for 9b, a Tulsa-based data analytics consulting company. From 2017 to 2020, they served as a Board Member and Secretary, then Board Member and Treasurer for IMPACT Personal Safety of Colorado. In 2020, they began working as an Adjunct Trainer for PwC's Academy Middle East. From 2015 to 2018, they worked as an Analytics Manager | Methodologist, Data Analytics and Methodologist Specialist, and Senior Internal Auditor for the City and County of Denver. Samuel also worked as a Lecturer for the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs from 2018 to 2010, and as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2010 to 2009. In 2009, they held an Intern position with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Finally, from 2004 to 2007, they were a Research Process Engineer for Johns Manville.

Samuel Gallaher holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Affairs from the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs, which they obtained between 2011 and 2017. Samuel also holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the same school, obtained between 2009 and 2011. Samuel's Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering was obtained from Oregon State University between 1999 and 2004. Additionally, they hold a "From Linear to Circular" certification from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, obtained in July 2021, an edX Verified Certificate for Work and Employment for a Sustainable Future, obtained in April 2021, and a Six-Sigma BlackBelt certification from Johns Manville, obtained in February 2007.