Amrisha Banarsee

Policy and data analyst with 1.5+ years of experience working with complex public-sector datasets, regulatory filings, and evidence-based policy analysis. Skilled in basic Python, R Studio, Excel, and statistical modeling, with experience translating ambiguous policy questions into quantitative metrics, clear visualizations, and stakeholder-ready recommendations. Strong background in public policy, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration across government, legal, and research environments.

Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst at California Public Utilities Commission (2025-01 – Present)

Analyze large public-sector datasets, testimony, workpapers, and policy documents to evaluate utility spending, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness in formal proceedings.

• Analyze large public-sector datasets, testimony, workpapers, and policy documents to evaluate utility spending, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness in formal proceedings.
• Translate open-ended policy and financial questions into structured analyses using Excel, statistical reasoning, and data validation methods to support evidence-based recommendations.
• Draft data requests, testimony support, issue summaries, and stakeholder-facing written recommendations for attorneys, analysts, and decision-makers.
• Present findings through concise written narratives, reconciled tables, and data visualizations that clarify tradeoffs, trends, and key drivers behind proposed policy decisions.
• Collaborate across legal, policy, and technical teams in a fast-moving government environment where priorities shift across proceedings, deadlines, and stakeholder needs.

Hospitality Aide at Palm Terrace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (2020-03 – 2023-08)

Managed high-volume front-desk operations, patient information workflows, and cross-team communication in a healthcare setting.

• Managed high-volume front-desk operations, patient information workflows, and cross-team communication in a healthcare setting serving patients, families, nurses, and hospital partners.
• Maintained organized Excel-based tracking for paperwork, deliveries, and patient-related administrative records while ensuring accuracy and responsiveness under time pressure.
• Built strong communication skills by addressing sensitive questions, escalating issues appropriately, and supporting day-to-day operations during COVID-era care coordination.

Legislative Intern at Office of Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (2020-10 – 2020-12)

Prepared meeting notes and policy summaries for city council proceedings and researched public policy issues.

• Prepared meeting notes and policy summaries for city council proceedings, helping translate local government activity into concise updates for legislative staff.
• Researched public policy issues and observed how local and state policy processes interact, strengthening understanding of government decision-making and stakeholder interests.

B.S. in Political Science, Emphasis in Data Analytics – University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) (2024-06)

B.A. in Political Science, Emphasis in Public Policy – University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) (2024-06)

Minor in Economics – University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) (2024-06)

Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Political Science – Irvine Valley College (2021-05)