823 Advizers
Rakhee
Impact & Evaluation Consultant
Independent Consultant
Wellesley College (studied abroad for 1 semester at University College London)
UCLA | M.S. and Ph.D. in Statistics (2011)
Minds Matter
Q1Career path
Nonprofit
Data Analysis
Impact Evaluation
7:34
"I've had kind of a windy career path with a lot of different experiences that have led me to where I'm now."
Q2Main responsibilities
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Data Analysis
2:51
"a lot of my work is just sometimes facilitating that to even then know what to evaluate"
Q3Day in the life
Communication
Data Analysis
Project Management
1:42
"I work until three and then log back on at night and that's when I get kind of uninterrupted time to do my work."
Q4Most important skills - role
Data Analysis and Communication
Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
3:24
"Collaborating with my coworkers on how we like to work on projects together and being really open and flexible"
Q5Favorite parts - role
Meaningful work
Flexibility
Variety of projects
2:30
"I work on what I want, when I want, with who I want."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Data Analysis
Project Management
Problem-Solving
2:56
"making sure that I have enough time for everything I take on a lot."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Community Development
Continuous Learning
Mission-Driven Work
1:20
"It's really like working alongside fellow mission-driven people. We're all committed to doing work that's hopefully expanding opportunities and access for the people in communities who need it most."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Empathetic
Equity-focused
Mission-driven
1:58
"people who believe in equity and center that in everything they do will thrive."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Adaptability
Data Analysis
Networking
2:40
"the data looks different...outcomes are not always quantitative. Um, you need to open your mind about how to think about that."
Q10Entry-level positions
Data Analysis
Nonprofit Sector
Entry-Level Jobs
2:23
"So, um, you know, I didn't wanna do that for my career, but I learned so many valuable skills."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Career Development
Confidence
Overcoming Challenges
1:51
"People continually telling me to be more confident in myself and my skills. Once I did that, I was liberated and it opened up so much for me."
Q12College ideas for success
Empathy
Collaboration
Time Management
2:10
"And just to have like a lot of fun. Like let yourself have fun. It doesn't have to be all serious."
Q13How identity impacted career
Mentorship
Overcoming Challenges
Networking
1:56
"I think that confidence piece is really important and just owning who you are and owning what you're good at is really important."