Sophia Chryssanthacopoulos
Associate Research ManagerSophia is an Associate Research Manager at BW Research Partnership, where she brings a wealth of expertise in economic modeling and impact analysis. She earned a B.A. Economics and a B.S. in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics and Data Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her academic career also included a research assistantship where she explored the economic impact of progressive policies using 1980s France as a case study.
In her two and a half years at BW, Sophia has excelled in economic impact analysis and economic modeling, providing critical quality control to ensure the accuracy of outputs and modeling results. Her expertise lies in her ability to effectively communicate complex modeling methodologies and outputs to clients. Her dedication to the field is particularly evident in her work with the clean energy sector, where she has demonstrated significant expertise in workforce needs assessment and clean energy transition economic impacts.
Sophia has contributed to several high-impact projects at BW, including a 'Cap-and-Invest' project analyzing an annual cap on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are permitted in New York, and a state jobs study for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority commonly cited for its methodological thoroughness. Her core competencies in statistical analysis, data cleaning, and proficiency in R and Python make her an invaluable asset to BW's research team.
Sophia's flexibility, detail-oriented nature, and passion for ongoing learning and skill enhancement drive her commitment to her work. She is particularly passionate about modeling projects that evaluate the economic impacts of new climate policies and is driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully to climate policy and economic strategy. She continues to leverage her expertise to help clients navigate and understand the implications of their decisions, ensuring they are well-informed to plan and execute effective transitions.