About us

CSDA was founded at Auckland University of Technology in 2016 by Rhema Vaithianathan and Tim Maloney. At AUT, CSDA is located in the School of Social Science and Public Policy.

The CSDA team fosters a vision of leveraging data science to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

CSDA values a collaborative approach, and we have worked with many domestic and international agencies in order to deliver cutting-edge research and social impact.