About Me

Pronouns: He/Him/His. Pronunciation: surge al-eh-shin gwen-dell

Hello! I’m a research mathematical statistician in the Center for Statistical Research and Methodology at the United States Census Bureau.

Previously, I was a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Statistical Science at Duke University, adivised by Rebecca Steorts. I completed my doctoral studies in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Washington, adivised by Mauricio Sadinle and Jon Wakefield. My dissertation research focused on record linkage, multiple-systems estimation (otherwise known as capture-recapture), and models for complex survey data.

Since 2021 I have been a part of the research team producing estimates of excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic for the World Health Organization (WHO). See the following links for results, methods, and media coverage.

Originally from Maryland, I graduated from Boston College with a B.S. in Math and a B.A. in Computer Science. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with my cats, rock climbing, playing tennis, and gaming (currently Legends of Runeterra and Teamfight Tactics).