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Contributors
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Jennifer Marsack
Jennifer Marsack is the driving force behind Pivot Data Design, where she and her team are redefining the use of data in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Pivot moves beyond data as a compliance requirement, positioning it as a transformative tool for organizational learning and decision-making. With a deep commitment to capacity strengthening, Jennifer's work centers on empowering organizations to embrace data storytelling as a means to communicate impact, inform strategy, and foster social equity.
Her approach demystifies data, turning complex information into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders and drive action. Pivot Data Design's commitment to creating engaging products and templates has established them as a vital resource for organizations intent on shifting from passive data consumption to active data engagement. Under Jennifer's guidance, Pivot has collaborated with esteemed partners such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Houston Endowment, emphasizing the firm's commitment to enhancing equity and collective well-being through thoughtful data presentation.
In a landscape where data often overwhelms, Jennifer and her team at Pivot Data Design bring clarity and empowerment to their partners, helping them to not just understand but also to actively shape the stories their data tells.
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Martena Reed
Ms. Reed is an evaluation consultant with expertise in implementation, multi-site, and systems change evaluation. She previously worked as an evaluation program officer for a national foundation, training and building the capacity of youth and community leaders to conduct research and facilitating a place-based, participatory evaluation of community-led violence interruption efforts. She has experience designing and conducting evaluations of mental health and trauma reduction programs, programs integrating positive youth development and workforce development practices, and other systems change initiatives in various fields. She believes that we can develop more equitable systems by building the capacity of others, especially communities of color, to collect, analyze and utilize data. Martena has a Master of Social Work with a focus in policy analysis and program evaluation from the University of Michigan.