Sun-Joo Lee

Sun-joo Lee is a seasoned data science professional currently serving as a Data Science Specialist at UNDP since September 2022, focusing on crisis risk analysis through data science and machine learning. Prior experience includes a role as a Data Scientist at the American Institutes for Research from July 2018 to August 2022, where significant contributions included developing machine learning models for educational data and creating R packages. Sun-joo Lee's earlier positions include Data Science Research Assistant at Omelas, Research Intern for the Government of the District of Columbia, and Monitoring & Evaluation Programme Officer with the World Food Programme, where leadership in M&E teams and the management of large-scale projects were prominent responsibilities. Academic credentials encompass a Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy and a Master of Arts in Humanities from the University of Chicago, among other degrees from notable institutions.