Dr. Nicholas Huron is a Data Scientist who specializes in navigating large and complex datasets to identify relationships that explain observed patterns and predict future behavior to create understanding and engender ownership among partners and stakeholders. With over 10 years of academic research experience, Nick brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role on the CCS Fundraising Data Science & Analytics team. As a scientist, he is committed to leveraging the known to uncover the hidden and tell the story in between. This belief drives Nick’s work at CCS, where he develops innovative data-driven tools and solutions that help organizations achieve their strategic fundraising objectives and realize their full potential.
Nicholas earned a Ph.D. in Biology from Temple University, where he employed data science methods, large publicly available datasets, and natural history collections to understand how contemporary plant and animal biodiversity is changing.
He lives in Asheville, NC with his wife, two children, and orange tabby cat. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys hiking, running, kung fu, reading and collecting comic books, collecting vinyl records, letting his children win at board/card games, and exploring fermentation science.
