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The State of Data Access

May 15th, 2025 | 12 PM CST / 1 PM EST

In a time when public data sources are disappearing or becoming unreliable, communities risk losing critical insights needed to thrive.

Join national leaders and local experts for a conversation about how we can protect vital information—and strengthen our future—through data resilience.

What You’ll Learn ↓

Reserve your spot!

How to Prepare

When data collection and access are in flux, how can you be resilient?

How to Advocate

What can you do now to support how critical data is for communities?

How to Build Solutions

What does ideal data collection and access look like locally and federally?

Meet the Panelists

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Denice Ross

Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist

Denice Ross
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Richard Coffin

Chief of Research & Advocacy, USAFacts

Richard Coffin
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Christine Baker-Smith

Director of Research, NLC

Christine Baker-Smith
Stephen Hardy-2
Stephen Hardy

CEO, mySidewalk

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Kari D'Elia

Chief Product Officer, USAFacts

Kari D'Elia
Washington-DC

America's Essential Data

Launched by a coalition of data experts, public policy advocates, and civic organizations, America's Essential Data focuses on vital federal datasets that are critical to support informed decisions.

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