Sarah Hong

Data science is most powerful when it's hands-on. But too often, project-based learning feels either overwhelming for beginners or unstimulating for those further along. I want to change that.
As Head of Project Labs, I'll design projects that adapt to where members actually are — not where we assume they should be. That means structured pathways where participants build confidence early, then stretch further as they progress, so no one feels left behind, and no one feels unchallenged.
I also believe learning sticks when it's enjoyable. I'll bring energy and creativity to how projects are run — making sessions feel collaborative and exciting rather than like another tutorial to sit through.
My background gives me a strong foundation for this. I've built end-to-end ML projects independently, including a computer vision model predicting London neighbourhood deprivation using Street View imagery, and I've competed in multiple hackathons where I've had to learn fast, adapt, and deliver under pressure. I know what it feels like to be thrown into the deep end — and I know how to make that experience productive rather than demoralising.
I'm a first-year, and I'm newer to DSS than some candidates. But I bring genuine technical depth, a real passion for making data science accessible, and the drive to make Project Labs something members genuinely look forward to.
Let's build something great together.