Govind Acharya

Govind Acharya serves as a Principal Analyst in the Budget and Institutional Office at the University of California, Davis, where he plays a critical role in developing and implementing data visualizations related to institutional data, including classroom utilization, faculty, staff, and student metrics. His expertise in data analysis was honed during his time at Ithaca College, where he pioneered some of the first Tableau dashboards and established best practices that continue to be utilized today. A graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Govind furthered his education with graduate studies in Economics at San Francisco State University and Cornell University. Beyond his analytical work, he is actively involved in advocacy as a member of the Board of Directors for Amnesty International USA, one of the largest human rights organizations globally. Through his commitment to data-driven decision-making and social justice, Govind Acharya exemplifies the integration of analytics with meaningful impact in both academia and society.