Rohit Acharya is a nonresident fellow at Brookings Metro. Acharya is an expert at using applied data science to generate new insights into the challenges found in U.S. cities. His research focuses on reducing poverty without displacement, enhancing public safety and health outcomes, improving education, and building wealth among low-income populations.
Acharya is also a founding partner at Common Good Labs, a research organization that designs actionable solutions to improve communities. Common Good Labs uses data science tools—including geospatial modeling, machine learning algorithms, and network analyses—to empower leaders in foundations, nonprofit organizations, and government. He previously worked as the co-founder and chief data scientist of First Access and in portfolio management at Bridgewater Associates.
In Pittsburgh, Acharya serves as the board treasurer of the Environmental Charter School, a public K-12 school with a curriculum focused on eco-literacy, and is a board member of New Sun Rising, a community development nonprofit.
Acharya holds a B.A. in applied mathematics from Harvard University and is a chartered financial analyst.
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Current Positions
- Partner, Common Good Labs