Diahanna L. Post
Lecturer, Applied Analytics; Founder, Post Analytics Group
Diahanna Post, Ph.D., is a data science and analytics executive, educator, and strategist with a passion for helping organizations turn data into meaningful impact. As a former SVP of data science and analytics at Nielsen, the global media measurement company, she led global initiatives that modernized legacy systems, introduced Machine Learning and advanced analytics at scale, and delivered multimillion-dollar efficiencies. She works as a talent multiplier of data science and analytics teams, inspiring high-performing and collaborative teams. Diahanna’s career has spanned public policy and consumer research in government, nonprofit, and corporate worlds, with experience in international environmental and health policy at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Known for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and ability to make complex concepts accessible, Diahanna brings a combination of technical depth and practical insight to help organizations transform.
Education
- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
- M.P.H., University of Michigan
Programs
In the News
Applied Analytics Program Brings Market Research Practice Into the Classroom
Lecturer Diahanna Post discusses the importance of using data collection to answer organizational questions, how it is used in her role at Nielsen, and the skills taught in the program’s new course.