Cullen MacDowell is a data scientist currently employed at the New York City Housing Development Corporation since December 2023. Cullen has previously held the position of data analyst at MDRC from July 2018 to January 2024, where extensive analyses were conducted on various projects involving advanced statistical techniques and the co-authorship of five research papers, including a notable report on pre-K curriculum impacts in NYC. Early experience includes working as a junior data analyst and student researcher, contributing to research projects that utilized statistical programming and regression analysis. Cullen's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Davidson College and further studies focused on urban issues during an international program in 2017.