Ariana Ophelia Soto

Ariana Ophelia Soto has a diverse work experience in the fields of coding, research, and government. Ariana Ophelia started their career in 2017 as a DataLA Summer Academy intern at LAPD's Information Technology Bureau, where they managed datasets and implemented metadata practices. In 2018, they joined the Mayor's Office of Data Analytics in New York City as part of the Harvard Institute of Politics Director's Internship Program, where they analyzed open data usage and made policy recommendations.

From 2018 to 2020, Ariana worked at Coding it Forward, starting as a Project Manager and later becoming the Director of Strategic Initiatives. In 2021, they were promoted to the role of Deputy Director. During their time at Coding it Forward, Ariana was involved in various initiatives related to technology and social impact.

In 2019, they worked as a Research Assistant at Harvard University's Institute for Quantitative Social Science, assisting with a field experiment on the relationship between political attitudes and geographic space. Ariana Ophelia also worked as an Office Programming Assistant at Harvard University's Office of Student Involvement from 2017 to 2018.

Additionally, Ariana has had research assistant roles at Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. and Harvard Kennedy School, where they assisted with projects related to government innovation and collaboration.

Overall, Ariana Ophelia Soto has demonstrated their skills in project management, research, and data analysis across various organizations and sectors throughout their career.

Ariana Ophelia Soto completed their high school education at St. Lucys Priory HS from 2012 to 2016 and obtained a High School Diploma. Ariana Ophelia then pursued further education at Harvard University from 2016 to 2020, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Government and Computer Science, with a Tech Science Certificate as their field of study.