Victoria John Solomon

Biostatistician, data scientist, researcher, and Assistant Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam with professional experience spanning academia, public health research, monitoring and evaluation, and data-driven development programming. Her work focuses on the intersection of statistics, digital innovation, research systems, and social development, with a growing interest in how technology and inclusive policy frameworks can strengthen education systems in Tanzania and across Africa.

She holds a Master of Science in Statistics and has worked with organizations including BRAC International and Population Services International, where she contributed to research implementation, program evaluation, youth and women empowerment initiatives, and evidence-based decision-making. Through these roles, she has gained extensive experience in data collection systems, impact analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the use of digital tools to support sustainable development outcomes.

Victoria is skilled in statistical programming and data science tools including Python, STATA, SQL, R, machine learning applications, Power BI, and digital data collection platforms such as ODK and SurveyCTO. Her academic and professional background has positioned her as an emerging voice in conversations surrounding digital transformation, data systems integration, and equitable access to knowledge and opportunities. She has also contributed to scientific research through published and ongoing manuscripts, including Modern contraceptive discontinuation and associated factors among adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania and Age at first childbirth is associated with hormone receptor–negative breast cancer: A cross-sectional study among parous women in Tanzania.

In her academic and professional roles, Victoria has facilitated discussions, moderated engagements, coordinated trainings, and led interactive sessions involving students, researchers, development practitioners, and community participants across different thematic areas. Her experience includes facilitating empowerment and mentorship sessions for youth and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) through programs implemented by BRAC International, particularly among disadvantaged, grassroots, and marginalized communities. Through this work, she has actively engaged with issues related to inclusion, accessibility, communication, youth development, and community participation, while also exploring the growing role of digital systems and innovation in improving learning, empowerment, and access to opportunities.