Arthi Rao, PhD, MS-GIST, GISP

Senior Data Scientist

Arthi Rao, PhD, MS-GIST, GISP serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Wellness Equity Alliance, where she applies her interdisciplinary expertise to advance healthcare equity through data-driven insights. With a robust background in Urban Planning, Epidemiology, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Georgia Tech, her work centers on Health and Place research, examining the impact of social determinants on healthcare access and community well-being.

Dr. Rao’s research expertise lies in spatial methods, using advanced techniques like spatial clustering, data mining, classification, and hierarchical modeling. She has developed decision-support tools for both academic and industrial applications, which have been instrumental in identifying healthcare disparities and guiding resource allocation for healthier, more equitable communities.