Ana Gomez Lemmen Meyer
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Ana Gomez Lemmen Meyer (She/Her)
Data Scientist
Long Beach, CA
Ana Gomez Lemmen Meyer serves as ReFED’s data scientist, working to improve ReFED’s ability to leverage data and statistical methods to understand, measure, and inform key food waste solutions.
Ana is an economist and data scientist with over 10 years of experience applying data science and economics to improve processes and decision-making in areas such as supply chain optimization, forecasting, pricing, and water management.
Ana began her professional career working in the tech industry as a senior economist at Amazon and as the founder and lead scientist at RavenA Analytics. She was a lecturer in economics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Ana has led qualitative and quantitative research studies—one of her most rewarding projects was studying innovative water management practices during drought conditions. She holds a doctorate in economics from Stanford University.
Connect with me about
Economics; Data science; Food rescue and urban farming; Econometrics; Water stewardship
Speaking Engagements
Recent Conferences: American Water Resources Association (2025)
Fun Facts
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, French (beginner)
Favorite Food: Fruits
Favorite Book: Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
Favorite Quote: "You can't always get what you want/But if you try sometimes, you just might find/You just might find/You get what you need" - The Rolling Stones
Favorite Things: Co-organizing monthly neighborhood fruit-sharing events
Food She Struggles the Most Not to Waste: Potatoes
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