Our Alumni

Behavioral science impacts almost every professional role. Knowledge to identify human behaviors, and design strategies to influence the behavior toward a desired outcome is what give our alumni an edge when working in various professional roles and industries. Remember: at a certain point, in every business or function, there is the human factor!

Various job titles of Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences alumni

Summarized Job Title

Covers

Behavioral scientist

Behavioral researchers, behavioral consultants, behavioral economists, applied behavioral scientists, behavioral designers

Data and research analyst

Analysts, research associates, market researchers, quantitative researchers, research assistants, data analysts, UX researchers

Consultant (strategy and management)

Strategy consultants, management consultants, business analysts, consulting associates, project fulfillment managers

Product manager

Product managers, senior product managers, growth product managers, digital product roles, project managers

Marketing and consumer insights specialist

Marketing managers, marketing strategists, consumer insights researchers, brand strategists, category managers

Policy and social impact researcher

Researchers in policy labs, global health, public interest, anti-disinformation, and adversarial collaboration

Human capital and organizational effectiveness lead

HR, human capital, organization effectiveness directors, behavioral science strategists in corporate culture

Customer experience and design specialist

Customer experience specialists, design researchers, behavioral designers, user research leads

Financial services and investment analyst

Investment analysts, equity research, private bank analysts, asset management, transfer pricing consultants

Leadership and executive roles

Directors, vice presidents, senior managers, general managers, interim and associate directors

Kathryn Ambroze
Kathryn Ambroze

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘22

Learn how behavioral scientist Kathryn Ambroze expanded and diversified her knowledge of behavioral insights in a range of industries during her time in the program.
Sakshi Ghai

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘18

Hear how faculty mentors in the MBDS program supported Sakshi’s academic ambition to research gender and organizational behavior.
Valerie Guo
Yuzhen (Valerie) Guo

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘22

Valerie Guo shares how she found her passion in the MBDS program using behavioral science to promote health.
Michael Hayden II
Michael Hayden II

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘19

See how Michael identified and pursued a behavioral sciences career in market research—and how he continues to mentor MBDS students who seek professional success.
Lorena Levano

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘19

Learn how Lorena applies a social norms framework to her work preventing gender-based violence.
Garrett Meccariello

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘18

Learn how Garrett employs behavioral science in market research as well as product development.
Tobias Näsgårde

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘18

Discover how Tobias applies behavioral insights to create immediate impact as well as long-term growth.
Francesca Papa

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘18

Explore the interdisciplinary and international applications of behavioral science with Francesca.
Anu Raghuram

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘19

Learn how Anu’s design challenge project positioned her for a career in combining economic research with behavioral insights.
Shaaref Shah

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘18

Learn how a combined theoretical and practical approach helps Shar pursue his academic research goals.
Max Spohn MBDS ‘20
Max Spohn

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘20

Learn how completing the MBDS convinced Max Spohn to continue to a PhD program where his research will focus on the intersection of public policy and behavioral economics.
Sriram Sridharan

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘18

Explore Sriram’s research into the ways behavioral science can be applied to improve public health around the world.
Alex Willard

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences, University of Pennsylvania ‘19

Learn how studying social norms precipitated a career change for this Army major.

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