Clarissa Hurley
Economics and data-focused analyst; former college lacrosse student-athlete
Summary
Academic economist with honors-level research: Clarissa completed a B.A. in Economics (with a government minor) at Hamilton College, graduating with departmental honors and producing a senior thesis titled "The Semiconductor Industry's Business Model Disparities," showing a focus on industry-level economic analysis. hamilton+1
Transitioning into economic consulting and analytics roles: After graduation Clarissa has been associated with economic and analytics roles, including research/analyst positions at NERA Economic Consulting and a summer consulting placement at Bates White, indicating a career path in applied economic analysis and consulting. theorg+1
Technical/field-facing engineering role listed: More recently Clarissa is listed as a Forward Deployed Engineer at Northslope Technologies (title reported for 2025 onward), suggesting a move into a forward-deployed, engineering-oriented position after early consulting/analyst roles. theorg+1
Student-athlete and community engagement: Throughout her education Clarissa balanced academics with athletics—playing varsity lacrosse at Middlesex School and Hamilton College—and participated in internships and volunteer roles (alumni relations internship, camp counselor, political affairs volunteer), reflecting teamwork, leadership, and community involvement. hamilton+2