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Izzy Youngs

Izzy works at the intersection of data analytics, urban planning, and public policy. Previously, as a Transportation Planner/Data Scientist consultant and a researcher and lecturer at Georgetown University, Izzy developed innovative data-driven tools and strategies for urban development, automating data analysis workflows, and translating complex research into actionable policies. With a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from Georgetown University and a rich background in legislative lobbying and urban policy research, Izzy is known for blending technical prowess in GIS and data analytics with practical insights into urban challenges.

“I have witnessed firsthand how sustainable transportation enables people to obtain and retain jobs despite economic hardship, empowers people of all ages to be active and independent, and improves socioeconomic integration. Working at Alta allows me to be a part of a movement to help increase the number of people who benefit from this critical social safety net and improve environmental and socioeconomic outcomes for everyone.”
  • Registrations + Affiliations
    • American Planning Association
  • Professional Highlights
    • Adjunct Lecturer for the Georgetown University Urban and Regional Planning Program
    • Youngs, I., Prevost, R., & Dick, C. (2022). Creating a Census County Assessment Tool for Visualizing Census Data. Journal of Data Science, 21(2), 239-254. doi:10.6339/22-JDS1082
    • Scariano, Joseph and Youngs, Izzy, Balancing Utility Versus Privacy in the 2020 Census: Sentiments from Data Users (April 21, 2022). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4089888 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4089888