Jacqueline Barrett

Jacqueline Barrett, known as Jacqui Barrett, is a prominent economist and data scientist currently serving as the Global Sales Organization Lead for Economic Graph Research and Insights at LinkedIn. Her role involves formalizing and scaling partnerships between LinkedIn's Economic Graph team and the Global Sales Organization, which comprises approximately 250 data analysts. This position has allowed her to enhance the rigor and craftsmanship of data resources within the organization.1

Professional Background

• Current Position: Global Sales Organization Lead - Economic Graph Research and Insights at LinkedIn (May 2019 - October 2020).
• Previous Roles:
  • Staff Economist/Data Scientist in Economic Graph Public Policy at LinkedIn (October 2017 - May 2019), where she led a team to deliver Skills Gap Analytics.
  • Senior Economist/Data Scientist at LinkedIn (March 2016 - September 2017), co-founding the LinkedIn Workforce Report, which tracks labor market trends.
  • Economist at Compass Lexecon (2014 - 2016), providing economic analysis for legal and regulatory matters.
  • Senior Analyst at Compass Lexecon (2012 - 2014) and Senior Associate Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (2011 - 2012).1

Education

Jacqui Barrett holds a degree from The University of Chicago, which has contributed to her expertise in economic analysis and data science.1

Entrepreneurial Venture

In addition to her role at LinkedIn, she is also the Founder and Chief Data Strategist of The Bright Arc, a consulting firm focused on helping companies leverage their data for business growth. This firm specializes in generating proprietary metrics, data storytelling, business forecasting, and analyzing labor market conditions.1

Her extensive experience in both public policy and corporate environments positions her as a key figure in utilizing data for strategic insights in business contexts.