Taylor Beauvais
Taylor joined BU Spark! as a data science program manager in June 2023. He has a master’s degree in public opinion, research methods, and data analytics from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from University at Buffalo in New York. His research focuses on the impact of […]
Elizabeth Carter
CDS welcomes Elizabeth Carter to the team as an undergraduate advisor starting in Fall 2023. Elizabeth has worked at Boston University since January 2022, previously in wet labs and academic research. Before moving to advising, she was a laboratory technician in a biochemistry lab at the BU National Emerging and Infectious Diseases Laboratory (NEIDL) whose […]
Isabel Torres
Isabel comes to Spark! with years of experience working in Massachusetts politics and government. Most recently, she was campaign manager for State Representative Nika Elugardo’s state Senate race and as Boston regional organizing director for the Fair Share Amendment Campaign. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Boston University. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, she grew up […]
Michelle Voong
Michelle earned her MS in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut. She has industry experience in building identity solutions and proposal writing, as well as research experience in social media analysis. Her interests include applications of data science related to social issues and fostering an environment that enables students to collaborate and […]
Dan Yang
Dan joined the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences in 2023 as the Assistant Director of Graduate Affairs. In this role, Dan serves as the primary point of contact for all matriculated master’s students in CDS, as well as master’s students in other disciplines or programs who seek advice about DS courses and programs. She […]
Maureen McCarthy
Maureen McCarthy joined CDS as its inaugural Director of Communications in January 2023. Maureen is an accomplished editorial director and content strategist with a distinguished record of delivering effective and impactful digital and print communications. She is an award-winning editor, nationally published journalist, and result-driven communicator dedicated to elevating brands through insightful website content, social […]
Lydia Holck
Lydia joined the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences in 2022 as Spark! Operations Director. Prior to joining BU, Lydia spent seven years as Operations Manager at Community Charter School of Cambridge. She is a current MBA student at BU’s Questrom School of Business, and earned a BA from Boston College. As Operations Director, Lydia […]
Leonidas Kontothanassis
Boston University warmly welcomes Leonidas Kontothanassis as the Inaugural MassMutual Professor of the Practice in the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS). Funded by a generous gift from MassMutual, this new position brings industry expertise to classroom teaching and laboratory research focused on societally relevant real-world problems. Professors of the Practice are officers of […]
Ziba Cranmer
Ziba Cranmer is the Founding Director for BU Spark!, housed at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences. Ziba is an innovation leader with diverse experience spanning the public and private sectors. Ziba is passionate about interdisciplinary innovation fueled by technology. Prior to BU, Ziba led a national initiative supporting public sector innovators in cities […]
Micah Sieber
Micah joined CDS in 2022 as our Director of Academic Programs. Micah oversees all aspects of graduate and undergraduate academic programming and planning within CDS. He is responsible for the creation, planning, implementation, oversight, and assessment of the many academic related services in CDS. Examples include academic advising, admissions, orientation, first year retention programs, financial […]