Brooke Gardner earned her B.A. in Economics with a minor in Math Decision Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015. She will graduate with an M.S. in Health Economics from the University of Colorado in 2024. Brooke has worked in economic modeling and statistical analysis for both government and private employers. She currently works with Veterans Affairs as a Lead Data Science Consultant helping to estimate effects of new public policies. Brooke is interested in using econometric models to evaluate policies and improve public health outcomes.