Rebecca Lehrman, a research manager within Facebook Growth, has an impressive background with experience in academia, government, and nonpartisan research centers. With a PhD in Public Policy (Economics track) from Duke University, Lehrman has served as a UX Researcher in Growth, using various quantitative and qualitative research methods to inform strategy on numerous topics, including account access issues, messaging preferences, and user retention. In her current role, she supports Facebook's strategy in India and new users globally. Before joining Facebook, Lehrman worked as an Economist in the Economics and Statistics Administration for the U.S. Department of Commerce and as a Research Intern for the Economic Opportunities Program at The Aspen Institute. She attained her BA in Economics and Sociology from The George Washington University and studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).