Jacqueline Barrett, Chief Data Strategist Bright Arc

Jacqueline M. Barrett is a chief Data Strategist at The Bright Arc. With a background as an accomplished economist and data strategist, Jacqueline has extensive experience in economic analysis, data science, and thought leadership. She has developed data-driven strategies for clients across various industries, including edtech, proptech, and Fortune 500 companies.

Her work involves creating impactful economic models and forecasting tools, as well as authoring thought leadership content that has been featured in top-tier media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, NPR, and Bloomberg. Jacqueline excels in providing data strategy roadmaps, developing metrics for fundraising, data product development, and public relations for early-stage startups.

Previously, Jacqueline led a partnership between the Economic Graph team and the Global Sales Organization at LinkedIn, improving the efficiency and rigor of data analysis. She also served as a Senior Economist and Data Scientist at LinkedIn, where she co-founded LinkedIn’s Workforce Report and managed partnerships with organizations like the World Economic Forum and the World Bank.

At Compass Lexecon, Jacqueline directed teams in evaluating the competitive landscape of major industry takeovers and collaborated with a Nobel Laureate to study the impact of athletic participation on education outcomes. She began her career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, where she produced financial market analysis for monetary policy briefings and conducted econometric analysis on various financial topics.

Jacqueline holds an MBA in Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a BA in Economics from Northwestern University. In addition to her professional work, she is actively involved in organizing networking events for leaders across various sectors and has mentored international teams on socioeconomic projects through TechWomen.