Data Defense: How to Use Key Tools to Advocate for Accessible Public Data
Webinar
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
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The federal data system has undergone significant changes this past year, impacting everything from national policy to specific issue areas.
But how can Connecticut advocates track these shifts and ensure the data we rely on remains accurate and accessible?
Join us to learn how to leverage two powerful tools for data advocacy: Data Index, a tracker for monitoring data availability and system changes, and Essential Data, which showcases real-world stories of how federal data helps people.
Hear from former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, Denice Ross, policy strategist Meghan Maury, and data scientist Melanie Klein on how we can use these resources to fight for high-quality, accessible public data right here in Connecticut.
Featuring:
Denice Ross, former U.S. Chief Data Scientist
Meghan Maury, former Senior Advisor for Data Policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Melanie Klein, Data Scientist, dataindex.us