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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We’re hiring a Mixed Methods Research Analyst! This role supports qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis across multiple projects, including program evaluation, a statewide survey, and organizational impact analysis. Learn more: buff.ly/RhuXl9f

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Did you know Willimantic isn't a town, but a borough within Windham? These geography quirks make data tracking challenging. Join our webinar on Sept 24 where we'll look at how to access community data. Register through event calendar. buff.ly/Br6qcLm

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Join us September 26 in New Haven for our upcoming Data for Democracy event. We'll explore emerging opportunities in state data access and how nonprofits can strengthen community services despite federal funding challenges. buff.ly/pQHEfs1

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Racial disparities in traffic enforcement have created tension between police and communities. Join us next week for a session on building trust in data, even when communities are skeptical, with a focus on transparency and shared ownership. buff.ly/fOOsinm

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Join our Data for Democracy event on September 26 with Scott Gaul (CT Chief Data Officer), Tabitha Sookdeo (CT Students for a Dream), and Michelle Riordan-Nold (CTData Collaborative). They'll share strategies to address data gaps amid federal funding cuts. buff.ly/Xs4B1GJ

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

While AI tools gain adoption nationwide, public trust in those tools has begun to lag. During this session, Professor Triantoro will examine this trust gap using survey data and economic forecasts. Secure your CTData Conference ticket today! buff.ly/WLyOTUN

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Many teams rely only on hindsight when evaluating the efficacy of their projects, proving insufficient. This conference session will explore the After Action Review toolkit, a method that can transform how teams learn through their work. Register while early bird pricing lasts! buff.ly/WLyOTUN

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Join our Sept 16 Community of Practice session on building trust in data amid deep skepticism around racial disparities in traffic stops. Explore why transparency about data limitations matters & what shared ownership of accountability looks like. Register! Register today! buff.ly/fOOsinm

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Nonprofits don’t work in isolation—they’re part of systems tackling complex challenges. Our work with the CT Bar Foundation shows how data literacy training can strengthen networks and amplify collective impact. Read more about this work in our blog post! buff.ly/pz0ra8n

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

CT union representation grew from 17% in 2023 to 18% in 2024 (291k workers represented) while US stayed flat. Additionally, CT ranks 4th nationally in union membership behind Hawaii, NY, Alaska, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Maternal mortality in the U.S. has risen since 2000, with fragmented #data fueling #HealthInequities. Join us at our 2025 CTData Conference on Dec 3 to hear Ellyn M. Russo & Kimberly Montero on how data can transform maternal health and accountability. buff.ly/r4RTMp8

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Join us on 9/16 to learn about the Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project (CTRP3) and discuss how open dialogue, data transparency, and shared ownership can build trust with communities that have reason to be skeptical. buff.ly/CIqSoou

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Racial Profiling in Connecticut: Using Data to Measure and Address Disparities — CTData

Learn how CTRP3 uses data to reduce racial profiling in traffic stops & build trust through community collaboration.

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Accessing reliable information has become essential for informed decision-making. Join us for our upcoming Data for Democracy event. We'll explore current data initiatives, emerging sources, and federal policy impacts on data availability. buff.ly/zYycUVn

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Join us Aug 19th for our Equity in Data Happy Hour at Fire x Forge, Hartford, 4:30-6pm! $15 includes appetizers (vegan/GF options). Free parking, cash bar, wheelchair accessible. Contact us for accommodations! buff.ly/do8Fl2P

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Discover how Connie, Connecticut's Health Information Exchange enhances healthcare at CTData Conference 2025! Amanda Crociata and Russel Dexter from Connie will discuss data sharing, care coordination, and health equity improvements. Get your early bird tickets by Sept 8! buff.ly/nN1M80p

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Join us at our 2025 CTData conference for a session on transforming data collection to be more inclusive and using data as a tool for community advocacy and change. This session features Megan Baker, Yukiyo Iida & Melvette Hill. Early bird tickets available until September 8! buff.ly/nN1M80p

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Work with data but lack confidence in analyzing it? Join our upcoming, in-person Data Academy workshop in New Haven on August 14 to learn how to ask and answer data questions, work with quantitative data, and analyze it with confidence. Gain practical tools for data analysis! buff.ly/0G1f9R3

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Most families in Connecticut (87%) would have to spend more than what's affordable (7% of income) for full-time childcare at market rates. Learn more about parent experiences through CTData's online data story from the RAPID-CT Survey. buff.ly/XL2Fv5S

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Data Project tracks traffic stop data from 2013–2025, offering insight into possible bias, demographic patterns, town-by-town trends, and enforcement practices to support transparency and accountability. buff.ly/3n3WpAs

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Curious about the link between math and democracy? Our keynote speaker, Dr. Ismar Volić, will explore how math and data science can tackle civic challenges. Grab your early bird ticket and join CT’s data community today! buff.ly/hVC7nJM

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Congratulations to Michelle Riordan-Nold for being added to the Board of Trustees at Connecticut Public! We know Michelle's knowledge, experience, and expertise will be beneficial to Connecticut Public. We are proud to have our director take on such an important and influential role: buff.ly/VcxssT3

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

In Connecticut, 18% of White non-Hispanic households rent, compared to 49% of Black non-Hispanic and 54% of Hispanic or Latino households. Only 25% of rentals have 3+ bedrooms, versus 75% of owner-occupied homes. Read more in our blog on ACS estimates: buff.ly/LGOBPeq

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

This past May, we hosted our 4th annual Data Walk featuring data snapshots from the Hartford Youth Data Fellows. Their projects explored homeownership, education, and public safety. Mayor Arulampalam awarded citations for their commitment to civic engagement. Read more below: buff.ly/E3JIKsz

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

The updated Housing Profiles, created in parnership with the Partnership for Strong Communities, provide CT housing data including affordability metrics, rental prices, and stock diversity to help developers and organizations identify opportunities. buff.ly/1E8V6zy

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Our new video features Hartford Youth Data Fellows and alumni reflecting on how the program expanded their #data skills, built confidence, and deepened their ties to #Hartford through collaborative, community-driven learning. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8c_...

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Hartford Youth Data Fellows: Connecting Youth with Local Data

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

In partnership with AdvanceCT, we've updated our Connecticut Town Profiles, covering all 169 municipalities. The two-page analyses include population, employers, industry sectors, education, budget, employment, and housing data. Access the profiles on our website! buff.ly/KH1UgYS

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

CTData partnered with the CT Bar Foundation to support 11 legal service providers with data literacy training and planning. Together, we built measurement frameworks and gathered insights to inform future research. Read more in our latest blog post. buff.ly/IugpCdk

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Behind every #data viz is a choice about whose stories get told. Join us July 15 to learn inclusive design that highlights community strengths, not deficits, ensuring everyone gains meaningful insights. buff.ly/4qvBkmQ

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

We are currently seeking proposals for our 2025 Conference (deadline July 15). Looking for interactive sessions with practical, applicable lessons. Perfect opportunity to share exciting data projects with the Connecticut data community! buff.ly/C1jLu0s

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

#Data practices often have real-world impacts. Our July Community of Practice session explored the 2025 Toolkit for Centering Racial Equity in Data Integration, showing how intentional choices can create more equitable outcomes. Watch the recording on our website! buff.ly/FvN8aZN

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Behind every data visualization is a choice about whose stories are told. Even inclusive designs can exclude. Join us July 15 to learn how to create visuals that highlight community strengths and ensure everyone gains meaningful insights. buff.ly/0L4Gc38

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

As generative AI tools become more common, our May Community of Practice explored how to evaluate them through a risk-aware lens, focusing on data handling, model transparency, and ethical safeguards. buff.ly/Pmahmrz

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Behind every data visualization is a choice. Even with inclusive intent, you may unintentionally exclude parts of your audience. Join us July 15 to learn how to design charts that highlight community strengths and ensure broad, meaningful insights. buff.ly/SqbCJRO

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Our 2025 Hartford Youth Data Fellows cohort took a closer look at several community issues such as homeownership trends, education outcomes, and community safety challenges, producing data snapshots that examine some of the issues Hartford residents face. Read more on our website! buff.ly/u77FuXg

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Hartford Youth Data Fellows — CTData

Help Hartford youth to analyze data about their communities

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 CTData conference! After this year's federal dataset disruptions, join Connecticut's data community to build resilient, ethical systems. Keynote speaker Dr. Ismar Volić will present alongside other data professionals. Get your tickets now! buff.ly/pQWiGqC

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

To celebrate Juneteenth, we’d like to honor W.E.B. Du Bois, who used data visualization to fight injustice. His 1900 Paris Exposition charts challenged racist narratives, showing that in a true democracy, data must serve truth and justice. buff.ly/4ROH9JZ

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

CTData welcomes Keely Stater as our new program evaluation specialist! She brings experience in research, advocacy, and housing to help us refine goals and evaluate impact. We’re excited to have her on the team!

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

In our March Community of Practice session, we discussed when and how to collect LGBTQ #data, how to define sex, gender, and orientation, and how to avoid common survey mistakes. Watch the full session at the link below. buff.ly/8uR3D05

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Join us June 10 in Willimantic for two hands-on workshops on writing strong surveys and analyzing qualitative data. Plus, don’t miss our virtual Community of Practice session on June 17. Register for one or both today! buff.ly/u65ib5n

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

7 in 10 parents of children with disabilities struggle to find suitable child care, per CT’s first RAPID Survey. Join our June 5 webinar to explore results, see new affordability analysis, and learn to navigate our interactive survey dashboard. buff.ly/1gkUPQs

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Thank you to all who joined us learning about protecting federally-funded #data access. Shout out to our panelists Sumit Sajnani, Patrick Flaherty, Scott Gaul, and Hartford Foundation for hosting. Missed it? Take action on urgent data issues via our page. #data4democracy buff.ly/JeF6cFg

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Federal datasets like the Federal Poverty Line and housing tenure statistics are crucial for our work. We're curious about the federal data that drives your efforts -- What federal datasets are essential to your work and how do you leverage them? #data4democracy

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We're holding our first in-person Data for Democracy event today in Hartford! We’re Looking forward to connecting all of you who work to keep federal and public data accessible to everyone who relies on it. #Data4Democracy

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Congratulations Hartford Youth Data Fellows on presenting at our Data Walk at the Capitol! Thanks to Mayor Arulampalam and our partners for supporting this incredible work addressing homeownership, education, and community safety issues. #data #hartford

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Have you learned something about working with data that you think other professionals would benefit from? Do you have research to share? We have the perfect platform for you to present it! CTData is currently seeking proposals for our 2025 CTData Conference in December. buff.ly/ej2qR0f

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

As federal #data becomes less reliable, nonprofit and public sector leaders must find trusted sources. Join our Data for Democracy event to explore state data tools, project updates, and connect with others using data for social impact. #hartford

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Over 90% of CT families spend more than 7% of income on child care, exceeding federal affordability benchmarks. Join our June 5th webinar exploring these findings and our interactive dashboard showing costs by demographics and county. Register today! #data

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Federal data informs decisions about health, rights, and the economy, but new policies threaten access to this critical demographic data. Join our May 20th discussion with data leaders to learn how we can protect the information that powers effective governance. buff.ly/X7eIWde

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

In March, our Community of Practice explored the challenges of collecting LGBTQ demographic data—highlighting the need for clear definitions, relevance, and inclusive survey design. Check out our blog post and a recording of the session on our website! buff.ly/lUGKs6M

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CTData Collaborative @ctdatacollab.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Federal #data is crucial for transparency and democracy. Join us on May 20th for a virtual conversation with several national leaders from @datarescueproject.org, @civilrightsorg.bsky.social, and the Massive Data Institute on Safeguarding Federal Data for #Democracy. buff.ly/X7eIWde

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