Daisy Longoria

Research analyst

Daisy Longoria is a researcher interested in using data to drive improvements in outcomes for all individuals within the child welfare system.While studying economics in college, Daisy gained an interest in research and data analysis through courses in statistics and econometrics. She was drawn to the behavioral and social aspects of the subject, and decided to focus her efforts on using the skills she gained to address social issues. During her master’s program, she developed a research project where she expanded on existing studies and examined the relationship between individual risk preferences and the participation in preventive health behaviors.Daisy holds a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Psychology and an M.A. in Applied Economics from the University of Houston.