Adria Banks

Quantitative Analyst

Adria Banks has wide-ranging experience in research, data management and analysis. She is responsible for connecting diverse data streams, analyzing large datasets, data verification, and finding solutions for data quality problems. Her past projects have included residential research on innovative space and water heater systems, ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager reporting for state agencies, and supporting evaluation and analysis efforts through data management, aggregation, documentation and archiving. Adria’s current efforts include monitoring and verification projects for Ecotope’s design and research teams, compiling and summarizing field survey information from commercial building stock, as well as modelling efforts to support Washington residential energy code. Adria frequently uses R, Excel, and Tableau as in-office analytical tools.

EDUCATION:
M.S., Biology, Western Washington University, 2007

B.S., Zoology, University of Washington, 1998

HOBBIES:
Cooking
Foraging & gardening
Canoe adventures
Travel
Houseplant enthusiast