Who am I? (in under a minute)

My name is Azdren Coma, and I am a quantitative social scientist with expertise in survey methodology, public opinion research, and applied data analysis. My work mostly focuses on understanding how people think, behave, and make decisions across a range of social and policy issues, including climate change, political polarization, and public engagement. I earned my Ph.D. in Sociology from Washington State University, where I specialized in environmental sociology and advanced research methods. Through my dissertation work, my role at the SESRC, and my time at the Survey Design Clinic, I developed a rigorous approach to data quality, survey instrument design, and practical evidence-based insights.

I care about doing research that’s both thoughtful and useful, whether that means designing better surveys, making sense of messy data, or helping people turn good ideas into solid evidence. I have collaborated with universities, research centers, businesses, and nonprofits to solve real problems and communicate findings clearly.

My goal is to bring a mix of creativity, structure, and big-picture thinking to every project I am a part of, reinforcing the goals of the organization while still being practical and pragmatic in my approach to problem-solving. If you would like to learn more about my professional accomplishments, check out my CV.