Josh Rosenberg

Josh Rosenberg is a prominent figure in the field of forecasting and effective altruism. Here are some key details about his background and current roles:

Professional Experience

Josh Rosenberg currently holds the following positions:

• Chief Executive Officer at Forecasting Research Institute (FRI) since July 202312
• Senior Advisor at GiveWell (part-time role) since July 202112
• Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania since July 2021, working on forecasting tournaments with Phil Tetlock's research team1

Previous Roles at GiveWell

Before his current advisory role, Josh had a significant career at GiveWell:

• Senior Research Manager (January 2019 - May 2020)
• Senior Research Analyst (July 2015 - January 2019)
• Research Analyst (July 2013 - June 2015)1

Notable Achievements

During his time at GiveWell, Josh:

• Managed over 20 staff members, including Senior Fellows and Research Analysts
• Led grantmaking for over $50 million in GiveWell Incubation Grants and Top Charities grants
• Served as lead hiring manager for research and content editing teams
• Was the primary charity reviewer for the initial recommendation of Malaria Consortium's seasonal malaria chemoprevention program1

Education

Josh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Pomona College (2009-2013).1

Current Focus

At the Forecasting Research Institute, Josh works on increasing the relevance of forecasting for policymakers and manages research projects.2 His work bridges the gap between academic research in forecasting and practical applications in policy and decision-making.