Denicia Aragon Espinosa

, Senior Associate, Computational Social and Behavioral Science

Areas of Expertise

I have worked as a data analyst for the University of Oregon Student Life’s Office of Assessment and Research conducting research on student-belonging and academic progress and have also previously worked with Healogix as a contractor investigating patient and provider experiences during choosing and experiencing treatment. I bring expertise in experimental design, natural language processing (NLP) and mixed-methods research, and I’m based in Portland, Oregon.

Education

M.A. Psychology, University of Oregon
B.A. Political Science & Psychology/Minor in Journalism, The University of New Mexico

An Interesting Fact About Me

I am currently a PhD candidate in Social Psychology at the University of Oregon, where I am researching how future-oriented thinking guides everyday decisions and long-term outcomes, and how it can be improved. I am currently at Healogix part-time. My dissertation defense is scheduled for September 2026 and once graduated, I will transition full-time under the same role.