Alana Pickens

Alana Pickens is an Analyst at Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb in New York City, having joined the firm full-time in 2023 after previously serving as a summer analyst intern. In her role, she performs fundamental research and analysis to support the firm's investment decisions, though Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb is broadly recognized for its long-term equity investment strategies, particularly through the Sequoia Fund.

Pickens began her investment career as an Investment Analyst Intern with Cascade Asset Management Company before returning to Ruane, Cunniff, where she was promoted from intern to analyst following her graduation; this progression underscores her analytical capabilities and strong fit within the firm's collaborative research culture. While her specific sector and asset class coverage are not detailed publicly, her position at Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb suggests a focus on U.S. and global public equities consistent with the firm's core investment approach.

She graduated magna cum laude from Rice University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and was Valedictorian at Keystone School, reflecting a strong academic foundation that complements her research and investment expertise. Pickens is recognized for her analytical rigor and thoughtful contributions as part of a team known for its high professional standards and commitment to world-class investment analysis.