In this episode of Making Data Matter, we are joined by Olivia Kew-Fickus - Chief Data Officer at Vanderbilt University. This conversation offers you insights about: What does a Chief Data Officer do? How do you form a data strategy for your organization? Managing the complexities of systems in higher education Collecting data to measure student outcomes and more. Olivia Kew-Fickus | LinkedIn...
Nov 13, 2024•37 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of Making Data Matter, we are joined by Jessi Smith - Business Intelligence Manager at CareOregon. This conversation offers you insights about: Data cloud migration wins and roadblocks Managing Expectations with stakeholders All the moving pieces required for successful data governance and more. Jessi Smith (she/her) | LinkedIn CareOregon - Home...
Nov 05, 2024•35 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of Making Data Matter we sit down with Phillip Wallace - Director of Knowledge Management at UNCF (United Negro College Fund). We shared a ton of laughs as Phillip offered his insights for you into - How data is used to increase impact in Higher Ed - The role of Qualitative and Quantitative Analytics - The different functions or personas of a data professional - The similarities between preaching and data analytics - and more. Phillip Wallace | LinkedIn United Negro College Fund ...
Oct 22, 2024•47 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we sit down with guest Matt Brodie - Data Storyteller at Power to Change You will gain insights into: How to apply design thinking to data work. What are ways you can bring art and creativity to technology. Why you should integrate different disciplines into your data thinking. How to design data tools with human experience in mind. and more. Matt Brodie | LinkedIn Power to Change...
Sep 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we sit down with guest Matt Benford - CFO at Community Action Partnership Sonoma County You will gain insights into: How finance drives impact in community services Ways to build trust when decentralizing data and responsibility. How to lead with curiosity Integrating finance, data, and strategy in non-profit work. and more. Matt Benford | LinkedIn Sonoma CAN...
Sep 11, 2024•48 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, we sit down with guest Emily Hicks-Rotella - Data & Technology Strategist at Make Tech Work For You You will gain insights into: How to understand and develop a data culture at your non-profit. What are key principles for adult learning tech and data How to approach program evaluation and data with humility and courage Practical ways to develop a Data Tech role at your organization and more. Emily Hicks-Rotella | LinkedIn Make Tech Work For You...
Aug 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we sit down with guest Sam Elliott - Director, Data and Analytics at Calgary Homeless Foundation You will gain insights into: Innovating with data to improve real people's lives Navigating the challenges of data collection and data management for various programs and services How to measure progress and KPIs for serving people experiencing homelessness. How to increase the maturity of data in an organization that's ready to be data-driven and more. Sam Elliott | LinkedIn Calgary...
Aug 15, 2024•38 min•Ep. 7
In this episode Troy and I share about two different data learning experiences we've been a part of. Troy in a technical bootcamp and Sawyer with a data leadership cohort. We discuss: Tech stacks, open source tools, and big data Learning experiences and methods Leadership vs. individual contributor problems and challenges and more. Technical and Strategic Data Leader cohort. Join the DataExpert.io Academy...
Aug 02, 2024•37 min•Ep. 6
No guest interview today - A solo Episode with Sawyer. This is an audio recording of a recent presentation from a Linkedin Webinar. You can find the video version of this presentation here. In this episode covers: Why is measuring success for data teams so hard? What are the consequences of doing this poorly? What are the results when data teams do define and measure their success? A practical framework for defining success metrics. Tactical tips for designing metrics Examples of how this works ...
Jul 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we sit down with guest James Serra - Technical Data Architect at Microsoft. We discuss: What is a data architecture and what purpose does it serve in an organization? History of data architecture, data technologies, and how some things haven't changed. How to decide on a data architecture based on the size and maturity of your organization. Data Mesh, decentralization vs centralization, and picking and choosing the best pieces for your data architecture. and more. James Serra | ...
Jun 19, 2024•49 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we sit down with guest Josh Burns - Founder and CEO of Spark Collective - a Digital Marketing agency for nonprofits. We discuss: Why marketing matters for nonprofits How do you make data-driven decisions about marketing? What are some fundamental marketing best practices for nonprofits? How do you decide which metrics to track in your marketing campaigns? and more. Josh Burns | LinkedIn Spark Collective...
Jun 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, we sit down with guest Jim Bennett - Director of Business Operations and Technology at Camp Barakel. We discuss: Jim's background in enterprise consulting and how he ended up at a small camp in Northern Michigan How Jim has tackled strategic digital transformations for a historically low-tech organization. What skills are needed to be successful in data and consulting How Jim took a risk hiring an early career Sawyer. and more. Jim Bennett | LinkedIn Camp Barakel...
May 22, 2024•41 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, we sit down with guest Joe Squire - Director of Analytics & Data Science at UPMC. We discuss: How Joe transitioned into data after beginning his career as a nurse. Partnership with business areas to improve and align outcomes. Uses and adoption of AI among data professionals. Ways AI can improve healthcare access and outcomes for patients, and more. Joe's LinkedIn...
May 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Making Data Matter, where we have conversations about data and non-profit leadership. With practical insights into the intersection of non-profit mission, strategy, and data.
May 01, 2024•12 min
