BUSINESS ECONOMICS / FINANCE / RESEARCH

Curiosity with
direction.

I'm Tammy, a Business Economics student at UC San Diego pursuing a minor in Finance. Through economic research, campus involvement and the opportunities I seek out, I'm building my understanding of how people and businesses make decisions. I'm especially interested in finance and investment research, and I'm always looking for new ways to learn and contribute.

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UC SAN DIEGO · CLASS OF 2028AN INTRODUCTION, NOT JUST A RÉSUMÉ

01 / ABOUT ME

A little
about me.

I'm Tammy, a third-year Business Economics student at UC San Diego pursuing a minor in Finance. I'm interested in finance, economic research and understanding the decisions that shape businesses, but I'm equally interested in the people and experiences behind those decisions.

One thing I've come to appreciate throughout college is how much there is to learn when you're willing to put yourself in new environments. My experience with economic research has given me opportunities to approach questions more analytically, while getting involved in organizations like Women in Business and the Undergraduate Economics Society has introduced me to new perspectives and conversations about the paths I could pursue.

I'm someone who enjoys asking questions, taking initiative and learning from people with different experiences. As I continue exploring opportunities in finance, investment research and consulting, I'm looking for work that challenges me, gives me room to grow and allows me to contribute something meaningful along the way.

02 / RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

Following the questions.

Understanding the problem is where good analysis begins.

Students gathered around tables in a university research meeting — Research group gathering · UC San Diego

SLEEP RESEARCH PROJECT · CHENNAI, INDIA

Learning to look a little closer.

Through an economics research lab at UC San Diego, I worked alongside two classmates to analyze data from a randomized controlled trial examining whether increasing sleep among low-income workers in Chennai, India, could improve their economic outcomes. Our goal was to understand not just whether participants slept longer, but whether that additional sleep translated into meaningful changes in their daily lives.

Using R and Stata, we conducted regression analyses and developed visualizations to compare treatment and control groups throughout the study. We examined changes in sleep duration and efficiency and compared participants' self-reported sleep with objective measurements from actigraphy devices. Working through the data together allowed us to identify patterns, question our interpretations and ultimately present our findings as a group.

What stood out to me most was that increasing sleep didn't necessarily lead to better economic outcomes. It was a reminder that even when an intervention appears successful in one area, its broader impact can be more complicated. That experience strengthened my interest in looking beyond initial results and understanding what the evidence actually supports, an approach I hope to continue applying to financial analysis and solving business cases.

RESEARCH / THE FINDINGS

What the data revealed.

452

Study participants

Study days

+27

Minutes of added daily sleep

TOOLS & METHODS

R · Stata · Regression analysis · Data visualization

KEY FINDING

The intervention increased sleep duration, but those gains did not translate into meaningful improvements in productivity or earnings. Sleep quality improvements were modest, and self-reported sleep did not always match objective measurements.

03 / COMMUNITY

Learning through people.

One of the things I've enjoyed most about getting involved on campus is meeting people who have different experiences and perspectives from my own. As a newer member of Women in Business and the Undergraduate Economics Society at UC San Diego, I've been making an effort to attend events, connect with other students and learn more about opportunities in finance and business.

Through Women in Business, I've attended professional development workshops, including an event about building a digital brand. With UES, I've enjoyed conversations with other students about career paths, professional involvement and ways to continue exploring my interests.

I'm looking forward to becoming more involved in finance-focused initiatives as I continue developing my experience. To me, these organizations are opportunities to learn from others, contribute where I can and build genuine connections along the way.

Presentation at a university professional-development workshop with students in the audience — Learning outside the classroom · Campus workshop

04 / OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Beyond the résumé.

Outside of school, I enjoy golfing, hot yoga and spending time at the beach. I appreciate having interests that give me a change of pace from academics and opportunities to enjoy life outside of my usual routine.

A little more of the person behind the work.

Tammy standing with a golf club on a green at sunset — Finding time for the things I enjoy.

05 / LET'S CONNECT

Good conversations
start somewhere.

I'm always interested in connecting with people working in finance, investment research and business strategy, as well as those who enjoy discussing ideas and approaching problems from different perspectives. Whether it's an opportunity to collaborate, learn something new or simply have a meaningful conversation, I'd love to connect.

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Curiosity with direction.

A littleabout me.