Leo Selker

Leo Selker

Data Scientist

Biography

Leo is a data scientist with the lab. He is also affiliated with the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA). He focuses on targeting humanitarian aid, often using big data. Prior to joining the lab, he spent time working on real-time electrical grid optimization software, as well as doing data science work for a climate science group at UC Berkeley (under Dr. David Romps). He holds an MS in applied mathematics from the University of Washington and a BA in mathematics from Pomona College. Outside of work, he likes to play music, cook and bake, ride and work on his bike, backpack, and play soccer.