Dr. Hilary Parker is an independent consultant and coach based in San Francisco, often referred to as the heart of “Cerebral Valley” for its rich concentration of tech and AI research. With a career that includes pivotal roles at Stitch Fix, Etsy, and the 2020 Biden for President Campaign, Hilary has become a leading voice in data science and generative AI. Alongside her professional endeavors, she has co-hosted the popular data science podcast “Not So Standard Deviations” since 2015, where she demystifies the challenges data scientists face, from analytical design to client management to brewing the perfect cup of coffee.

Hilary’s approach is hands-on, tackling the practical challenges that individuals and organizations encounter as they harness data. This includes crafting new user experiences that generate valuable data pipelines for algorithmic use and broadening the application of generative AI to solve a diverse array of problems. Through her podcast, Hilary offers insights into the real-world issues of data science, combining expertise with accessibility and levity.

Hilary earned her Ph.D. in Biostatistics in 2016 from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, under the guidance of Jeff Leek. When not immersed in data, she enjoys spending time with her cat and channeling her creativity into pottery.