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Diahanna L. Post

Lecturer, Applied Analytics; SVP, Data Science and Analytics, Nielsen

Dr. Diahanna L. Post has spent her career in measurement, spanning public policy to consumer. At Nielsen, the world’s foremost global measurement company, she leads teams that develop the methodologies and provide the analytics for Nielsen's core panel measurement assets.  Her focus is on transforming how we work by a deeper utilization of data, analytics, and automation to inform decisions. In previous roles at Nielsen, she led a global team focused on delivering new methodology for retail and consumer measurement to 80+ countries and digitizing and automating data collection techniques, as well as leading the development and deployment of digital advertising and content measurement products. Prior to joining Nielsen, Dr. Post spent six years at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, where she researched the effectiveness of government programs for international peacekeeping and AIDS support.

Education

  • Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
  • M.P.H., University of Michigan