Social Science/Humanities Research Associate IV
Email: raven.garuda@austin.utexas.edu
Raven Garuda (she/her) is a data analyst motivated to reduce human suffering. She began her career as a mathematician researching algebraic combinatorics at Texas State University. After gaining industry skills in data analysis, she found work in biotechnology, where she spent several years working on pre-clinical trials for treatments of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. More recently, she has been working on the world’s first reversible gene therapy treatment aimed at reversing the effects of aging and improving outcomes in muscular dystrophy patients. Her involvement with TIEMH as a social science research associate is the beginning of a dream to use her mathematical background to be in service to the mental health of others.
Raven has additional education in addiction counseling and is a Level 1 NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) Informed Professional. Her top interests in mental health include neurodiversity advocacy, LGBTQIA+ issues, and the movement for trauma-informed care. Raven spends much of her time outside of work helping people on the path to finding wholeness.
In her remaining free time, Raven enjoys meditating, spending time with close friends, moving her body through dance/yoga/jogging, listening to music, and getting enough sleep.