Rebecca Abramson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Rebecca Abramson's professional journey is guided by her deep-seated passion for leveraging data, research, and equity to drive positive change. Currently serving as the Senior Analyst of DEI Data, Reporting, and Evaluation at Mathematica, Rebecca supports the advancement of the organization's mission of improving public well-being by using data and evidence that meet the highest quality standards. In this capacity, she spearheads both internal and external reporting initiatives centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) data, conducts insightful analyses, and oversees the evaluation of Mathematica's DEI strategic plan.
Prior to her role at Mathematica, Rebecca contributed to data-driven decision-making at the KIPP Foundation, where she served as a Senior Manager of Data and Analytics. Here, she fostered a culture of data literacy by generating actionable insights, developing intuitive dashboards, and providing essential data support. Her dedication to continuous improvement was further demonstrated during her tenure as the Director of Continuous Improvement at Relay Graduate School of Education, where she orchestrated comprehensive data collection and analysis efforts, crafted dynamic dashboards, and facilitated collaborative data-driven sessions aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness. Rebecca's commitment to education and equitable outcomes is underscored by her previous role as an Educational Consultant at Vanderbilt University, where she engaged in the development, management, and data collection of intensive interventions designed to support students at risk for mathematics disabilities.
Rebecca completed her M.Ed. in Community Development and Development at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and holds a B.A. in Psychology, with minors in Anthropology and Mathematics, from Wake Forest University.
