Grace Sam

Grace joins Penn Wharton Budget Model with a background in economics, data science, and public policy. She holds an M.S. in Data Analytics and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University, an M.A. in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, and a B.A. in Economics from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. Her research and professional interests lie at the intersection of data, economics, and social impact, with a focus on using machine learning and statistical modeling to inform public policy.

Prior to joining PWBM, she worked as a data scientist and contributed to policy-relevant research on education, labor, and marginalized communities in India. She has also led data-driven projects with government agencies and nonprofit organizations in the U.S., including the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Revenue and the Regional Industrial Development Corporation.