Kourosh Houshmand

Kourosh Houshmand is an accomplished Behavioral Data Specialist at McKinsey & Company who has an impressive track record of achievements. He is a Canada's Top 20 Under 20 awardee and a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. Kourosh's educational background includes a Master of Science in Data Science/Journalism from Columbia University and a Master of Science in Economics as a Yenching Scholar at Peking University. He completed his undergraduate studies with high distinction from the University of Toronto - Trinity College. Kourosh is a Robin Li Scholarship awardee as well, which is one of the largest internet companies, Baidu, of China.

Kourosh's professional journey is diverse and enriching. Before joining McKinsey & Company, he worked as an Economics Researcher at Peking University, Data Strategy Fellow at The Associated Press, Lecturer at Munk Incubator at University of Toronto, Entrepreneur In Residence at NEXT Canada, Board Member at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Content Development & Host at VICE Media, Researcher at Reach Lab/Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth at Mastercard Foundation, Advisor at MaRS Discovery District, Contributing Writer at The Globe and Mail, and Founder of Solar for Life. He has also worked towards the welfare of the student community as Co-founder of the Stick It To Fast Food campaign at Ontario Student Trustees' Association, Toronto District School Board Student Trustee, and Vice-President Public Board Council at Ontario Student Trustees' Association.

Kourosh is currently working as a Behavioral Data Specialist creating behavioral metrics to understand how people make decisions. He has a keen interest in narrative economics and is certified in data analytics from Duke University. He has excellent communication and negotiation skills acquired through his experience as a contributor writer at the Toronto Star and various other platforms. Kourosh's interests and experience range from education technology to sustainable energy and governance, aligning his varied professional experiences with the common purpose of a better future.