The magic word for family-serving organizations I recently mentioned to someone how I believe that building your data capacity and being able to tell the story of your impact can help your organization get more funding. He perked up, wrote down “funding” on his paper, and underlined it twice. I chuckled and asked, “Did I… Continue reading The magic word for family-serving organizations
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Choosing the metrics that matter (toddler version)
When I was updating my website recently, I came across a post I wrote when my daughter was a newborn, talking about the metrics that were relevant to me at the time. It listed things like how many ounces she was eating at a time, how little sleep we got each night, and how many… Continue reading Choosing the metrics that matter (toddler version)
10 things I’ve learned in 10 years of business
10 things I’ve learned in 10 years of business Everyone loves a countdown post, right? As I recently celebrated 10 years of being in business, it felt fitting to count down the top 10 things I’ve learned over the years! The past 10 years have been an amazing, winding journey, and I’m so grateful to… Continue reading 10 things I’ve learned in 10 years of business
Where I’ve been … and where we’re going
Where I’ve been … and where we’re going Every so often in life, you get an opportunity you just can’t pass up. That’s what (luckily) happened to me at the end of 2019. As I was adjusting to living and running my business in Ohio, I happened upon a half-time research job in Ohio State’s… Continue reading Where I’ve been … and where we’re going
The Engage with Data blog is back!
The Engage with Data blog is back Oh hi! [waves awkwardly] I know, it’s been a minute since I last wrote. Back then, I was raising an infant, with no childcare, in the middle of a pandemic. Let’s just say that life felt a little like this: (Parents/caregivers – I know you know.) To survive… Continue reading The Engage with Data blog is back!
When the data speaks for itself
When the data speaks for itself (I’m back! Let’s just say that working from home full-time with an infant and no childcare is not for the faint of heart. I’m hoping to share with you more regularly throughout the summer and beyond.) As I’m sure has been the case with you, the past few weeks… Continue reading When the data speaks for itself
“I couldn’t have put it better myself”
“I couldn’t have put it better myself…” We all know how powerful a startling statistic can be. Maybe you’ve seen a PowerPoint presentation where there is just a huge number on the slide or a newspaper headline that highlights the stark realities of a situation. Remember the New York Times’ cover early on in the… Continue reading “I couldn’t have put it better myself”
How Can We Measure 2021?
How can we measure 2021? Over the past few months, we’ve been playing a lot of music for our baby girl, to keep her entertained (mostly because Mommy and Daddy sing and dance around the house like fools) and to help lull her to sleep. We may not be helping her get along with her… Continue reading How Can We Measure 2021?
A Sleep-Deprived Perspective on Data Tracking
A sleep-deprived perspective on data tracking I’m back from maternity leave! I’ve always had great admiration for parents and caregivers, and after almost two months with a newborn, that respect has grown ten-fold! Parenting (especially without much sleep) is tough work. While I was out, I had a few discussions with data-minded colleagues and read… Continue reading A Sleep-Deprived Perspective on Data Tracking
A New Arrival
A New Arrival I’ve been a bit off my posting schedule the past few weeks, but I have a good reason, I promise! Last Monday, my husband and I welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby girl into the world (albeit a few weeks early!). Our hearts are full and our brains are fried, but we are… Continue reading A New Arrival