Erik is a public policy analyst and trained data analyst who specializes in quantitative analysis, data transformation and linkage, data visualization, and SQL. He joined the Colorado Lab because he saw the public good that it provides and the value that he could bring to the team. Prior to joining the Colorado Lab, Erik worked in the public health and human services sectors as a data analyst for the Minnesota state government. In these roles, and his education before, he learned not only the quantitative techniques necessary for the job, but also the real world issues that come along with the data collection and digitization of the world. Erik holds dual bachelor’s in history and political science and a master’s in public policy from the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities’.

Erik is prepared to and actively tackles the pressing issues that society faces through the Colorado Lab projects he engages in. The Essential Element that speaks most to him is activating findings. Erik aligns with the Colorado Lab’s community engagement, integrity, and responsible research values in an effort to identify data-informed pathways and set the wheels in motion to achieve target outcomes.

Outside of the office, Erik enjoys exercising, doing mud runs, exploring the world through new culinary experiences, playing video games, and experiencing the awe-inspiring nature that surrounds Denver.