About Me
I am a Master's student pursuing an MPP at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy. Previously, I completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Business and Computer Science and worked as a software engineer.
My academic interests are primarily at the intersection of frontier technologies and society. I am particularly interested in understanding how new technologies affect labor, migration, and livelihoods on a global level.
Currently, I'm conducting research with Professor Diag Davenport at the Responsibility Lab, exploring bias diffusion in algorithms.
In anticipation of my graduation in the spring, I'm seeking research positions where I can deepen my understanding of these dynamics and contribute to evidence-based policy solutions.
Experience, Writing, and Projects
Working on a project identifying algorithmic bias diffusion under Professor Diag Davenport.
Through the spring term and summer, I worked with Dean David Wilson on the Political Psycology of American Democracy. I performed cleaned datasets spanning multiple surveys, conducted literature reviews, and utilized the survey data to engage in my own research on Civic Flourishing.
Over the summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to intern at POPVOX, an organization focused on legislative capacity and government modernization. One of my contributions during my internship was a written piece informing caseworkers and congressional staffers about the content of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and how their workload may change following the bill's passage.
Reach out!
I am currently job searching for roles starting Summer 2026. I am interested in any position where I can engage in research or policy analysis. If you feel I am a good fit for a position you are familiar with please reach out! Otherwise, I'd still love to hear from you. I respond fastest via email.
My personal inbox: hello@sirenaharrop.com
My berkeley inbox: ssharrop@berkeley.edu