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Winston Li

Winston Li

Data Science & Political Science at UCLA

πŸ‘‹ About

Hello! I'm Winston, a 4th-year political science and data science student at UCLA. I am passionate about building lasting systems and platforms using data-driven principles to meaningfully enrich people's lives and address their underlying needs.

🎯 My goal is to contribute to a more just, inclusive country β€” where people have the freedom to fight for what they believe in, freedom to live in secure, prosperous, and equitable communities, and freedom from economic, social, and digital barriers that seek to make them less free.

I have served in campaigns, nonprofits, and organizations in both internal and client-facing roles. Whether in data science, campaign management, or community organizing, I've learned the value of meeting people where they are. I enjoy learning new ways to make more informed decisions and seek truth, while also challenging my pre-existing assumptions.

I believe in the power of attention in changing the narrative and building consensus around causes. We shouldn't accept the way things are because that's the way we have always done them. What is the point of building political and organizational capital if we are not willing to spend it?

Throughout my experiences, I have developed my ability to effectively communicate insights with others, solve challenges that span multiple spheres of influence and understanding, and navigate technical, financial, and regulatory constraints with a deep-rooted commitment to responsibility, integrity, and boldness. Feel free to reach out.

πŸ’‘ Selected projects

πŸš‡ Winning continued unlimited fare-free public transit access for 30,000+ students, and advocating for safer streets, faster transit, and greater transportation accessibility
πŸ” Developing an accurate, private, and responsible AI search tool for the Census Bureau
πŸ“Š Operationalizing the authoritarian economic contract through mixed methods research and causal inference
🎫 Analyzing fare evasion at Los Angeles Metro's busiest station (7th Street/Metro Center)
πŸ—ΊοΈ Integrating GIS and data science tools to support economic analysis at the State Department
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Performing ethnographic analysis of differences in LGBTQ+ activism throughout Asia

πŸ› οΈ Core competencies

Languages & platforms

Python R C++ SQL Stata Excel ArcGIS AWS AI Jira Confluence NGP VAN/CRM Playwright

Skills & interests

Mixed methods research Public interest technology Survey design Public policy Data analysis Data privacy Urban planning Transportation

Methodologies

Statistical data science Project management Data engineering Marketing and political strategy Machine learning Data management Data modeling Deep learning Neural networks