Hayden Hedman

Data Scientist

Systems Thinking in Practice

Bridging complexity, uncertainty, and action through data

I specialize in decision-focused data science, applying statistical and causal methods to messy, high-stakes problems. My work helps organizations allocate resources, prioritize action, and evaluate programs using real-world data under uncertainty.

M.S., Computer Science – Georgia Institute of Technology (2024–2026) Specialization: Artificial Intelligence
Ph.D., Quantitative Methods / Applied Statistics – University of Michigan (2013–2019) Training in experimental design, statistical modeling, and causal inference using large, real-world datasets
B.A., Ecology & Evolutionary Biology – University of Colorado Boulder (2009–2013), Magna Cum Laude Honors thesis in experimental ecology