Erika empowers organizations to use their operational data to improve internal operations and service delivery. With over 10 years of experience, they specialize in data modeling, defining and reporting key metrics, predictive analytics, experimentation, and causal inference. Their broad experience spans a variety of sectors and partnership models, including strategic engagements with nonprofits (e.g., optimizing data pipelines for Planned Parenthood), academic institutions (e.g., advancing research capabilities for CMU), local governments (e.g., supporting personalized, supportive diversion programs for Los Angeles), and social enterprises (e.g., scaling educational impact for eSpark).
With a PhD in social psychology, Salomon understands that most challenges organizations encounter are not technical problems; rather, technology isa tool that can be used to bring clarity to decisionmaking, automate tedious tasks, and deliver services more efficiently, effectively, and equitably. They have delivered predictive models to reduce involvement with the criminal justice system for complex populations in Johnson County, KS and Los Angeles, CA, led data science teams at nonprofits and social enterprises, and developed data science talent through volunteering and work for the Data Science for Social Good Fellowship.
Salomon dabbles in the book and fiber arts, often crafting gifts like personal zines and knitwear for friends and family. They can frequently be found walking and riding public transit and listening to an audiobook or podcast in their home city of Chicago or any of the places they visit on their frequent travels.