About
Data Storyteller & Mixed-methods Researcher.
- Email: ziyiwang919@gmail.com
- Freelance: Available
- City: Austin, TX
- Languages Mandarin Chinese (Native proficiency), English (Full professional proficiency), Japanese (Intermediate | N3 Certificate)
As an interdisciplinary professional, I hold master's degrees in Information Studies, Global Policy Studies, and Social Service Management, with a focus on Data Science for International Development. My commitment is to uncover the narratives within data and disseminate knowledge through various platforms such as policy reports and multimedia storytelling.
Awards
- • CONNECT Project Fellowship (three projects) | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, UT Austin
- • Israel Field Study Fellowship | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, UT Austin
- • Barbara Jordan Professional Development Fellowship | UT Austin
- • Dean’s Graduate Fellowship | UT Austin
- • William H. Crook Program in International Affairs Fellowship | UT Austin
- • Fellowship for Fieldwork in Yunnan, China | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
- • Outstanding Thesis Award | China Agricultural University (CAU)
- • Scholarship for Academic Excellence | China Agricultural University (CAU)
Facts
Master's Degrees
Projects
Languages
Awards
Skills
Resume
Sumary
Ziyi Wang
Data storyteller with 1.5 years of independent data consulting experience compiling, analyzing, and visualizing raw data into final polished deliverables such as policy reports and Tableau Dashboards.
- Austin, TX
- ziyiwang919@gmail.com
Education
Master of Science in Information Studies
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Master of Global Policy Studies
2021 - 2024 | Austin, TX
University of Texas at Austin, School of Information & LBJ School of Public Affairs
Certificate: LBJ School Dean's Certificate in Data Science and Policy Analysis
Specialization: Data Science for International Development
GPA: 3.92
Master of Arts in Social Service Management
2016 - 2017 | Hong Kong, China
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Social Work
Bachelor of Administration in Regional Development in Rural Area
2012 - 2016 | Beijing, China
China Agricultural University, College of Humanities and Development Studies
Specialization: International Development
Professional Experience
Independent Data Consultant
Jan 2023 - Present
The Miami Foundation, Remote, 8-month Contract
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis on The Miami Foundation’s Give Miami Day and Community Grants from 2020 to 2023, identifying pivotal donation and diversity trends in the Miami-Dade nonprofit sector.
- Designed interactive Tableau dashboards that distilled complex data into accessible insights, driving stakeholder engagement and strategic decision-making.
- Leveraged analytics to illuminate patterns within the educational landscape, fostering a data-driven approach to understanding community impact.
Raise Texas, Remote, 4-month Contract
- Identified and synthesized existing data sets on the state of medical debt in Texas.
- Conducted analysis on data sets, specifically focusing on the impact of medical debt relative to race, gender, and zip code across key geographic areas of Texas.
- Conducted interviews with individuals impacted by medical debt in Texas.
- Summarized qualitative and quantitative research findings, policy recommendations, and other action steps into a report.
Senior Communication Specialist
March 2018 - July 2019
Shanghai United Foundation, Shanghai, China
- Authored a picture book, Reform the Little Monster, for educating children about aging and death.
- Researched, developed, and drafted online fundraising projects on social media and main fundraising platforms.
- Supported team in designing, organizing, and executing offline fundraising activities.
- Interviewed NGO officers and donors, and recorded offline charity activities for public communication.
Portfolio
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- Data
- Book & Articles
- Videos
