Chair
Executive Committee
Matt Brems is Principal Data Scientist, Technical Excellence & Product with DataRobot and is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BetaVector, a data science consultancy. His professional data work spans computer vision, finance, education, consumer-packaged goods, and politics. Matt earned General Assembly's first "Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year" award out of 20,000 instructors. He earned his Master’s degree in statistics from Ohio State. Brems volunteers with Statistics Without Borders and currently leads their Executive Committee as Chair. He mentors early- and mid-career professionals, including with Coding It Forward and with the Washington Statistical Society. He has previously held the roles of Vice Chair, Director of Marketing & Communications, Acting Director of Operations, and Project & Client Management Team Lead.
Vice Chair
Executive Committee
Jae Brodsky works in statistical genetics on problems in machine learning, big data analysis, and Bayesian techniques. She has a Ph.D. in statistics from UCLA and previously worked at the FDA.
Secretary & Treasurer
Executive Committee
Sloka Iyengar is passionate about the power of science to change the world for its most vulnerable populations, and the importance of communication to affect that change. She is a neuroscientist and a global health consultant interested in mental health, neurological disorders, and aging and palliative care. In addition, Sloka is also a performer and practitioner of a classical Indian dance form called Bharatanatyam, and is interested in exploring the many points of convergence between arts and the sciences.
Operations Director
Executive Committee
Engagement Director
Executive Committee
David Whitford was formerly with the U.S. Census Bureau and led the division of statisticians responsible for statistical aspects of the Decennial Censuses and the monthly American Community Survey. He currently provides consultation on survey methodology to developing countries, governments, and NGOs. His interests are dual system estimation, record linkage, R, tennis, and travel.
Engagement Director
Executive Committee
Fatema is an Operations leader with experience in sales, operations, and customer experience. She has spent most of her career in the EdTech industry. Her passion for equity and social impact work led her to Statistics Without Borders. Prior to her position on the Executive Committee at SWB, Fatema led the Project and Client Management team, doubling the scale of the team. She finds joy in travelling and connecting with others.