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Our Team
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Nick Hart, Ph.D.
President and CEO
Nick Hart is the President & CEO of the Data Foundation. He is a recognized advocate and leader for establishing systems and practices that enable evidence-informed policymaking and open data practices to succeed around the world to improve society. He is an expert in United States policies related to data, evaluation, statistics, science, and privacy.
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Ashley Nelle-Davis
Chief of Staff
Ashley Nelle-Davis is the Chief of Staff at the Data Foundation. In her role, she serves as a relationship and project manager at the Data Foundation, liaising between members and policy staff to support priorities, apply appropriate expertise, and build community among data leaders.
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Corinna Turbes
Director
Corinna Turbes, a Master's graduate in Global Public Policy from the Humphrey School, specializes in data and privacy policy, focusing on implementing key data laws and improving national data infrastructure.
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Jane Wiseman
Senior Fellow
Jane Wiseman, head of the Institute for Excellence in Government and Innovations in Government Fellow at Harvard's Ash Center, is dedicated to improving government performance through innovation and data-driven decision-making, with experience as an appointed official and consultant.
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Natalie Evans Harris
Senior Fellow
Natalie Evans Harris, Maryland's new CDO and Senior Fellow for Data Policy at the Data Foundation, is a mission-driven data scientist with over 20 years of experience leveraging data to combat injustice, previously advising the U.S. CTO and Commerce Secretary.
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Sarah Schacht
Senior Fellow
Sarah Schacht is a Senior Fellow for Data Policy at the Data Foundation.
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Annique Garnier
Policy and Research Analyst
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Avery Freeman
Policy and Research Analyst
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Sara Stefanik
Director
Sara Stefanik, Director of Evidence Capacity at the Data Foundation, leverages her extensive experience in federal statistics and education policy to drive evidence-based practices. With a Master's in Public Policy and a background in finance, she champions data's role in societal improvement, inspired by trailblazing women like Katherine Johnson and Elizabeth Feinler. Based in Pittsburgh, Sara is committed to advancing public education and community empowerment.
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Ben Berres
Senior Advisor
Ben Berres, Senior Advisor on the Evidence Capacity team at the Data Foundation, is a seasoned data and technology leader with over two decades of experience across various sectors. He specializes in strategic initiatives and evidence-building to support children, families, and communities.
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Chris Heflin
Senior Fellow
Chris Heflin is a Senior Fellow for the Center for Evidence Capacity and a former Evaluation Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She was previously appointed by OMB Director Russ Vought to participate in the Evidence Act's Advisory Committee on Data for Evidence Building.
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Daniel Schuman
Senior Fellow
Daniel Schuman, Senior Fellow on the Evidence Capacity team at the Data Foundation, is the Executive Director of the American Governance Institute, a non-profit organization focused on strengthening the institutions of the American government.
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Nathan Varnell
Policy and Research Analyst
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Kira Fatherree
Research Fellow
Kira Fatherree, is a Research Fellow and currently Managing Director at Casey Family Programs, bringing extensive experience from Allegheny County, Bipartisan Policy Center, and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, including expertise in human services policies.
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Karol Olejniczak, Ph.D.
Research Fellow
Karol Olejniczak, Ph.D., an associate professor at SWPS University, specializes in public policy and behavioral insights, consulting with U.S. federal agencies on learning agendas and contributing to the Data Foundation’s policy research.
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Steve Mumford, Ph.D.
Research Fellow
Steve Mumford, Ph.D. is an associate professor of political science and public administration at the University of New Orleans. Dr. Mumford directs the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at UNO, and teaches courses in program evaluation and public and nonprofit management.
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Ashley Nelle-Davis
Chief of Staff
Ashley Nelle-Davis, Chief of Staff at the Data Foundation, excels in relationship and project management, liaising between members and policy staff. She also manages the Data Coalition and co-chairs the Open Data Standards Task Force.
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Senior Advisor
Sonia Wang is a Senior Advisor supporting the Data Foundation’s Climate Data Collaborative. She previously worked at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
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Dean Ritz
Senior Fellow
Dean Ritz is a Senior Fellow supporting financial data transparency projects. Formerly with Workiva Inc., he advanced model-driven semantic data strategies and advocated for open data and regulatory reporting modernization.
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Ryan Alexander
Senior Fellow
Ryan Alexander is a Senior Fellow supporting the Data Foundation’s Climate Data Collaborative. She is a former President of Taxpayers for Common Sense and long-time transparency expert and advocate.
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Jenna Marthaller
Manager, Data Coalition Member Engagement
Jenna Marthaller, Manager for Data Coalition member engagement at the Data Foundation, combines her background in psychology, social work, and project management to foster community engagement and positive change. Holding an MSW from NYU and a CAPM certification, she excels in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
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Dora Engle
Director, Operations
Dora Engle, Operations Director at the Data Foundation, oversees daily operations, event management, and vendor coordination. Previously, she coordinated projects at the Bipartisan Policy Center, focusing on evidence-based policymaking and economic policy.
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Andrea Chavez
Operations Associate
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Carrie Myers
Project Associate
