Data Team
Erica Metheney
Statistician
Erica is GLD's statistician and head of GLD Data. She holds a Ph.D. in Statistics at Texas A&M University, and her professional interests include data and network analysis. As Head of the Data Team, Erica oversees all data-related tasks at GLD and develops solutions to increase efficiency. As GLD’s Statistician, she provides feedback on analyses, explores new analysis methods, and helps develop analysis plans.
Victor Saidi Phiri
Data Analyst
Victor holds a Master of Science degree in Social Scientific Data Analysis from Lund University. He also has a Bachelor of Social Work and a postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. Prior to this, Victor served as a Social Worker and Monitoring and Evaluation officer at SOS Children’s Villages International (Zambia). His research interests include social media and democracy, climate change, social network analysis and computational methods for social sciences. His MSc thesis topic was focused on understanding the impacts of climate change on cross-border traders in Zambia.
Email: victor.saidi@gu.se
Samuel Wakuma
Data Analyst
Samuel has a Master’s degree in Environmental Economics and Management from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. He is interested in experimental and survey analysis methods applied to developmental issues. His role at GLD includes the development /implementation of analysis plans, exploring new analysis methods, and assisting in the interpretation of results. Prior to joining GLD Samuel worked at the Environment for Development(EfD), School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg.
Email: samuel.wakuma@gu.se