Student Spotlight: Grace Guan
September 25, 2020
Meet Grace Guan
Incoming PhD student
HOMETOWN
Cupertino, California
PLACE LIVED PRIOR TO STANFORD
Princeton, New Jersey
UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTION
Princeton University
DEGREES AND MAJOR
BSE in Computer Science and minor in Global Health Policy
Pre-MS&E experience
I recently graduated from Princeton where I majored in Computer Science with a minor in Global Health Policy. I learned about faults in the healthcare system that could be improved with more optimal policy. I have published a paper on predicting staffing in a pediatric outpatient setting and wrote my undergraduate thesis on games induced by the risk transfer program of the Affordable Care Act. I decided to pursue a PhD in MS&E because of the support and mentorship from leading faculty at the intersection of OR and Health Policy.
Desired post-MS&E impact
Cost effective analysis can play a role in improving both access to and outcomes of healthcare. Through my PhD in MS&E, I hope to narrow down on an area and methodology where I can have impact in changing health systems to become more efficient.
Interests and hobbies
I love yoga, swimming, and running. I also love going to museums and learning about art history.