Dernae handles data with a scientist’s instinct — crafting experiments that spark discovery and turning numbers into impact.

Known for her precision and ownership, Dernae specializes in complex segmentation, cross-tabulation, and uncovering high-impact insights that shape how professional services firms compete and communicate. Her work spans legal, financial services, consulting, healthcare, life sciences and energy, where she has led global thought leadership initiatives, brand studies, and data-driven positioning that drive measurable visibility and market impact.

With a background in biomedical physics and research experience at Princeton University and CCNY’s Center for Discovery and Innovation, Dernae brings rigorous technical training to her work. She is fluent in Python, SQL, and a range of statistical and machine learning tools, applying that expertise across the full research and data lifecycle.

Dernae has been at the forefront of AI well before its recent surge, building technical systems early in her career and now helping clients navigate its impact across industries. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Quantum Technology Applications and Management at the University of Sussex, continuing her focus on emerging technologies at the edge of what’s next.