Director, Center for Analytics and Data Science
Math Professor, Bentley University | July 2025
“High emotional intelligence plus an advanced knowledge of statistics is a rare and powerful combination.
It’s what enables a person to present technical content while simultaneously reading the audience for who seems uncertain and might have questions.
It’s what enables a person to be data-driven about conclusions and still care about how those conclusions will land with the people for whom they matter...”
Director, Data & Analytics
Hensel Phelps | September 2024
“She brought a fantastic attitude and energy to our team, along with a technical skillset that really impressed me.
Gabi took on tasks and saw them through to completion with enthusiasm and initiative.
She also did a great job presenting her findings to senior stakeholders in our IT group, including our CIO.
Gabi's ability to communicate effectively with top executives shows just how capable she is...”
Brooke Charter Schools
East Boston, MA | 2022-2023
“One of Gabi's greatest strengths is her ability to solicit, respond, and reflect on feedback.
Even when I would stop into her classroom for a brief moment she would message me to see what things I noticed or what she could improve.
Her understanding of math from a standards-based scope level all the way down to a lesson plan level is tremendous and continued to push the thinking of the way we taught math this year...”
Acton-Boxborough Regional School District
Acton, MA | 2021-2022
“In observations, I noted that Gabi prioritized asking students to talk together about their work with a focus on explaining their thinking.
When offered thoughts during an observation feedback session, Gabi will take notes while listening intently, and she may then follow up after the fact with examples of how she’s modified her instruction to match the recommendations given...”
Acton-Boxborough Regional School District
Acton, MA | 2021-2022
“I have been impressed with her regular engagement with parents and guardians.
When she tells them what a pleasure it is to meet them and hear their perspectives on their child's experience,
those words are heartfelt and demonstrate her compassion and curiosity.
She comes well prepared with specific information to share about students' strengths and areas for growth.
She is available and accessible to students and families and makes it clear how committed she is to their success...”
Community Charter School of Cambridge
Cambridge, MA | 2020-2021
“Her creative problem solving provides an accessible style of thought-leadership that is universally transferable.
What really impresses, however, is her ability to be ‘elastic’ with her leadership and instructional toolbox.
At times ferociously quick, she understands the ebb and flow of institutional change and can adapt her approach to fit stakeholders and audiences as appropriate...”
Community Charter School of Cambridge
Cambridge, MA | 2020-2021
“Ms. Friedman is such a pleasure to work with not only because of her esteemed skill set, but also because she is always willing to share her knowledge and to learn from others simultaneously.
I have seen her be relentless in her motivation to learn and grow in areas in which she feels she can improve.
Ms. Friedman is always willing to problem-solve even when a situation is complex; she can take a step back and see the big picture...”
Community Day Charter Public Schools
Lawrence, MA | 2018-2020
“She meets deadlines consistently and communicates her thoughts openly and clearly both in meetings and over email.
She is punctual and prepared for meetings, and she is always thinking ahead to the next potential problem so that she can help her team avoid it.
She has welcomed feedback on her plans and shown the ability to integrate others' suggestions into her own work...”