Yukta Jain, George Mason University

Yukta Jain is a recently graduated economist with a deep curiosity for how data, policy, and technology shape the world around us. She holds a Master of Arts in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from George Mason University, where she graduated with a 3.80 GPA, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Her academic journey has taken her across three countries, and that global perspective continues to inform how she approaches problems. Professionally, Yukta has worked as a Business Analyst at CredoChain, where she built data governance systems and produced analytical reports for senior leadership, and as a Research Analyst Intern at Mastertrust, a broking and investments firm, where she contributed to equity and sector research. She holds a Yale University certification in Financial Markets and Anthropic certifications in Claude 101 and AI Fluency: Frameworks and Foundations, reflecting her genuine interest in understanding AI not just as a user, but as a technology with real implications for policy and society. Yukta is drawn to work that sits at the intersection of rigorous analysis and meaningful impact, particularly in financial research, data analytics, and AI governance. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new cities, reading widely across topics, and finding good food wherever she goes.

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