A Week in the Life of a Policy Analyst As a Policy Analyst, you occupy a position that requires you to be at times a data scientist and at others an editor. In this role, you have the opportunity to learn and refine many new skills. In my time at APPRISE, I have done statistical analysis, helped with survey designs, designed web icons, and created and edited training videos. Your work also has an immediate practical benefit to people’s lives and wellbeing, as you may be evaluating programs to provide assistance to low-income households or subsidize adoption of clean energy technology. While I cannot cover everything I’ve done as a Policy Analyst, I can provide a brief overlook [...]

What Does A Policy Analyst Actually Do? What do you think of when you hear “Policy Analyst?" When I heard these words during my senior year, I envisioned an academic bent over a desk reviewing congressional legislation and municipal policies. However, being a Policy Analyst is so much more dynamic than simply reading reports and analyzing documents. As a Policy Analyst at APPRISE, I have had the opportunity to create and conduct surveys, analyze data, and attend trainings and conferences held nationwide. During my time at NYU, I double majored in Environmental Studies and French. I have always wanted to work in the field of environmental sustainability. However, I did not have a clear idea of the kind [...]