Dorota Rizik

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About Dorota Rizik

I’m a data scientist with a strong background in applied statistics and nearly a decade of experience turning complex, sensitive data into clear, actionable insights, particularly in higher education and workforce outcomes. I currently lead data processing and analysis initiatives at Vantage Point Consulting, Inc, where I work with statewide wage records and multi-institution higher education data in secure environments. My work supports interactive dashboards and reports used by policymakers, system leaders, and institutional stakeholders to understand post-completion employment and student outcomes.Previously at MDRC, I conducted impact and predictive analyses of social policy interventions and contributed to peer-reviewed reports. Across roles, I’m known for rigorous data cleaning, reproducible workflows, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Technical skills: R, SQL, data visualization, regression modeling, machine learning, dashboard developmentDomains: higher education, workforce outcomes, social policy, program evaluation