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Virginia Long PhD has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Starting in 1990, they worked as a dancer at the San Francisco Ballet, performing in classical, neoclassical, and modern repertory. From 2001 to 2006, they operated their own dance program at the Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center, specializing in teaching, coaching, and choreographing for competitive ice skaters.

In 2006, Virginia began their career in research as a Doctoral Research Scientist at UCLA. Virginia conducted projects on functional alterations in emotional learning and memory systems, as well as pharmacological treatments for psychiatric disorders. During this time, they also served as a teaching associate, mentoring undergraduate researchers and leading lectures on psychology and neuroscience.

Moving on to the University of California, San Francisco, Virginia held the role of Research Analyst. In this position, they managed successful grant proposals, prepared manuscripts for publication, and oversaw laboratory management and purchasing. Virginia also acted as a communications liaison with collaborating laboratories, industry partners, and suppliers.

Virginia's next role was as a Post-doctoral Fellow at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, where they worked on projects related to post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol use disorders, and the rewarding effects of alcohol. Virginia led experimental design and execution, data analysis, and coordination of multi-laboratory research teams.

In 2011, Virginia served as a Membership Coordinator for Women in Learning, responsible for outreach, communications, and event organization. Virginia also worked as a Predictive Analytic Scientist at MedeAnalytics Inc, where they contributed to predictive analytics projects, provided strategic operational insights for healthcare organizations, and presented new analytics strategies.

Since 2017, Virginia has been the Lead Clinical Data Scientist at Marin General Hospital. Virginia focuses on social strategic planning and education to create a culture of data among hospital leaders, clinicians, and staff. Their goal is to enhance patient safety, streamline hospital processes, and facilitate patient care through the application of data analyses.

In 2018, they took on the role of a FitBliss Trusted Advisor, working on behavior/motivation, clinical data science, and the impact of well-being on employees and consumers. Virginia shares FitBliss's vision of cultivating a culture of health, wellness, and employee success in the workplace.

Overall, Virginia Long PhD has a diverse background in dance, research, data science, and healthcare, with a focus on utilizing analytics and scientific approaches to drive innovation and improve decision-making in various industries.

Virginia Long PhD received their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley in 2005. Virginia then went on to pursue further education and earned their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Psychology from UCLA in 2011. In addition to their formal education, they also completed the Esri's Spatial Analysis MOOC certification from Esri in June 2016.