Inés Escobedo
Researcher at EvLab @ MIT
- Role
- Data Analytics Intern at State Of Maine
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Inés Escobedo
As a trilingual MIT student with a deep passion for data-driven insights, my mission is to leverage my technical proficiency and research experience in data analysis to drive positive change in the world. I use data-driven solutions to address complex societal challenges, with a focus on the intersection of technology, neuroscience, and social impact.
Experience
Data Analytics Intern
May 2023 — Present · ME, US
Led a comprehensive analysis project using MaineCare usage data to assess healthcare disparities between individuals whose first language is English and non-English speakers, with the aim of identifying and addressing potential inequities within the Maine DHHS- Extracted and processed data from extensive Excel spreadsheets using SQL, applying data cleaning and sorting techniques to isolate relevant information- Employed statistical tests, including permutation tests, to determine the significance of differences in diagnosis rates between language groups- Developed data visualizations, including box plots and lists of specific languages with the highest rate of difference, to effectively communicate findings- Utilized SQL, Python, Power BI, Pandas, and NumPy to conduct data analysis and generate actionable insights- Collaborated with a senior data analyst while working independently on the project- Presented findings that underscored healthcare disparities among non-English speakers, highlighting under-diagnosis concerns and potential language barriers affecting effective communication between patients and healthcare providers- Contributed to ongoing research initiatives by transitioning to a project focused on disparities in the usage of medical equipment in the Emergency Room (ER), building upon previous research findings.Achievements- Successfully identified language-based healthcare disparities, providing critical insights into under-diagnosis and potential language barriers in healthcare access- Demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and visualization tools, contributing to actionable recommendations for improving healthcare equity- Transitioned seamlessly to a new research project, leveraging prior findings to further address healthcare disparities in the ER setting.Technical Skills- Data Analysis and Statistical Testing- Data Cleaning and Sorting- Data Visualization (Power BI)- Python Programming (Pandas, NumPy)
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Expected Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science and Neuroscience
2020 — 2024
Sciences Po
Certificate of Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities, Political Science
2023 — 2023
Burlingame High School
High School Diploma, High School, GPA: 4.75
2016 — 2020
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