Rohit Acharya
Nonresident Fellow, Brookings Metro
Broadcasts June 05, 2025, 05:45 PM
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About this speaker
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 K12 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.
