Beccan Gruenberg
Data-Driven Strategist & Policy Technologist
I blend behavioral insight, thoughtful design, and clear communication to make complexity feel intuitive.
About Me
I'm a curious and inquisitive student who believes in the power of science and statistics to make the world a better place. My passions lie in health and science policy: how governments can streamline funding mechanisms to best serve their constiuents.
When I'm not working or studying, you can find me exploring new neuroscience reseach, contributing to Wikipedia, or reading about politics and science.
What I Do
- • Health Policy Analysis
- • Computational Neuroscience
- • Consulting Support
- • Meta-Research and Best Practices
Technologies I Love
Education
2022 - 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Statistics
Columbia University in the City of New York
Pursuing a dual degree combining neuroscience research with statistical analysis and computational methods.
Positions
- • Interfraternity Council President
- • Joint Committee on Instruction Member
- • Student Group Adjudication Review Board Member
- • Student Group Expansion Committee Member
Activities
- • Columbia Men's Rugby
- • Columbia University Science Journal
- • Phi Gamma Delta
Achievements
- • Dean's List - All Semesters
- • 3.8 GPA
2022 - 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Neuroscience
Trinity College Dublin
Dual BA Program between TCD and Columbia University
Positions
- • Trinity Student Managed Fund Senior Macroeconmic Analyst
Activities
- • Varsity Rowing
Achievements
- • First Class Honours
Experience
2026
Incoming Consultant
Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman is a leading global management consulting firm known for its deep industry expertise, rigorous analytical approach, and work advising major organizations on strategy, risk, and operations.
Summer 2025
Decision Science & Market Access Intern
Axtria, Inc.
Built proprietary models and GenAI tools to evaluate regulatory and policy impacts on pharmaceutical businesses, served as a Medicaid and 340B SME, supported mitigation of OBBBA cuts, and contributed to client pitches and meetings for top-tier pharma companies.
Summer 2024
Health & Science Policy Intern
Colorado Governor's Office
Worked with senior officials across the Polis Administration to design statewide systems addressing the Medicaid unwind, wildfire response, and veteran TBI support, building deep Medicaid expertise and launching a first-in-the-nation program to help veterans secure federal benefits and discharge upgrades.
2023 - 2024
Study Coordinator & Research Assistant
Global Brain Health Institute
Conducted data-driven research in precision psychiatry and brain health, building predictive models of behavioral risk, managing longitudinal studies across major neuropsychiatric conditions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and analyzing large-scale datasets in R and Python within the Global Brain Health Institute between TCD and UCSF.
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in new opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!