Making Data Work for You: Strategic Decision-Making using Community-Engaged Data Science

Invited Presentation

Coalition Rising 2026: Tools for Change

Date: January 14, 2026

Speaker: Ramona Olvera, PhD​

Description: This interactive session introduces participants to Community-Engaged Data Science (CEDS), a practical, step-by-step framework that centers trust-building and collaboration to harness data for community-driven prevention strategies. Participants will learn how engaging a data ambassador can support coalitions and prevention partners in co-designing action plans, establishing data governance, and implementing measurable solutions that reflect community realities and goals. Through case examples and guided discussion, this session offers tools and insights for participants at any level of experience, from data-timid beginners to data science experts, to strengthen coalition capacity for data-informed decision-making and sustainable change.