David Mcclendon Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

In my role at January Advisors, I lead a team of data scientists working on research projects and product development for public and non-profit sector clients. My daily responsibilities include:• Setting up data pipelines to gather and clean public and private data for our clients.• Creating interactive data visualizations, dashboards, and advocacy tools using R, Python, Javascript, and Adobe tools, to make data more accessible and understandable.• Bringing in new clients and helping them shape projects that meet their goals and increase their impact.• Sharing data and research findings with community stakeholders to help shape public policy discussions.I take a hands-on approach, working directly with clients and community members to ensure we're addressing real-world issues and making a positive impact.

Houston, Texas Area

• Co-led research team on projects examining trends and public policy around education, child care, human trafficking, and health and nutrition among children across Texas.• Managed and edited in-house academic journals (Journal for Applied Research on Children; Journal of Family Strengths.• Analyzed and visualized data using R, Stata, GIS, and Tableau.• Created data visualizations and interactive maps to communicate research findings more effectively and increase audience engagement• Wrote timely blog posts about critical issues facing Texas children to raise awareness and advocate for policy change• Performed data collection and program evaluation for the Houston Food Bank to help them understand and improve their innovative food programs

Houston, Texas Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Analyzed census and survey data to understand global demographic trends related to religion• Created story-focused data visualizations that communicate research findings effectively• Wrote and collaborated with research team to produce in-depth research reports, resulting in news coverage from over 400 outlets, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and National Public Radio• Developed and delivered presentations for audiences of 25 to 200 people • Supervised a team of summer research interns

• Advised over 40 graduates students on statistical theory, methods, and research design

• Analyzed complex, longitudinal datasets and employed advanced statistical methods on collaborative projects about marriage, fertility, population health, and social inequality• Analyzed newly collected college transcript data from the National Longitudinal Study of Youth 1997.

University Of Texas At Austin

• Mentored undergraduate students in the development and execution of original research

Analyzed global data on religious switching, provided background research, and proposed strategies for incorporating religious switching into population projections, which resulted in more accurate estimates of the size and growth of religious groups from 2010 to 2050. The results can be found in Pew Research Center's 2015 report "The Future of World Religious" (http://www.pewforum.org/2015/04/02/religious-projections-2010-2050/)

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sociology

Master'S Degree, Sociology

Bachelor'S Degree, Religion/Religious Studies