Early Career Committee (ECC)

The Early Career Committee consists of four subcommittees dedicated to building engagement, curating resources, and designing programming that brings together the early career dataviz community. This includes students, established professionals eager to pivot into data viz, and others at the beginning of their data viz journeys. Learn more about our subcommittees and the people behind them below!

Be sure to check out our events like Readers’ Club and Tea Time and join the discussions in the #connect-early-career channel in the DVS Slack! Reach out to earlycareer@datavisualizationsociety.org if you have any suggestions or feedback. 

Learn more about the committee and its members, including a map of where they’re located.

 

Alexandra (Alex) Rohlfs Engagement Lead Alex is a dynamic leader with a knack for data-driven decision-making and optimization. As the leader of the engagement subcommittee, she drives collaboration and community engagement. When she’s not driving results, she is exploring the worlds of behavioral economics and game theory or playing tennis. LinkedIn
Sayantika Banik Engagement Sayantika is an independent consultant, nomad, data generalist and open science advocate with a passion for bridging business and open-source. Sayantika blends strategy, art and creativity to drive action. LinkedIn | Website
Julie Peasley Engagement Julie is a graphic designer passionate about data and dataviz literacy. She has a BFA from the University of Colorado and has interests in math and data journalism. She creates infographics on topics in the current news cycle, aviation, education and science. LinkedIn | X | Website
Raquel Cabero Quiles Global Events Lead Raquel is the Director of the Master's in Business Analytics and Data Science at IE University and a professor of data visualization. She has worked as a sales analyst, sales manager, and extensive experience building dashboards for commercial teams. She is pursuing a PhD on how to implement AI to mitigate disinformation in visual formats. LinkedIn
Mikael Dewabrata Global Events Mikael Dewabrata is a content creator who mainly shares content about data, especially for Indonesian audiences. He wants to help increase data literacy through social media. As one of the speakers at Outlier Conference 2024, Mikael shared his journey of knowledge-sharing and its impact. LinkedIn | Threads
Steven Nijman Global Events Steven is a freelance data visualization developer and lecturer in data journalism. With a PhD in epidemiology and statistics, he worked as a data scientist for the Dutch government. Steven is passionate about finding ways to incorporate creativity into his endeavors. LinkedIn | BlueSky
Ralitza Soultanova Global Events Ralitza is a data visualization consultant who turns complex data into impactful visuals. She also teaches statistics and quantitative research methods to social science students. Ralitza is pursuing a PhD in data visualization to explore the use of visual narratives ro communicate social science research outcomes. LinkedIn
Hyein Kim Global Events Hyein is a Taejae University student studying across Korea, Japan, the US, and China. With a passion for data visualization, she aims to transform complex data into clear visuals. As a student journalist, Hyein explores how effective visualization supports communication and enhances storytelling in diverse fields. LinkedIn
Muhammad Omer Ali Khan Global Events Omer is an enthusiastic Tableau developer. He has a passion for leveling up business dashboards and shares his learnings on X. He is also currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. LinkedIn |  X
Tabitha Diaz North American Events Co-Lead Tabitha is a Tableau/Alteryx consultant at The Information Lab US and helps teams build solutions for complex problems. She loves giving back to the community that has helped develop her skills. Outside of data viz, Tabitha loves trying new food, reading, rock climbing, and crafting anything and everything! LinkedIn | Website
Daria Koshkina North American Events Daria is an interdisciplinary artist and designer with experience in illustration, animation, information art, exhibitions, and project management. Daria received a master's degree in digital media from Northeastern University and a BA in illustration from the University of Hertfordshire. LinkedIn | Website
Ligea Alexander North American Events Ligea is an early career data journalist and former data insights specialist passionate about storytelling and interactive data design. She loves exploring design, architecture, and typography to craft data stories that connect with readers and foster community. LinkedIn
Carina Ye North American Events Carina is a data analyst in the live events space, combining her background in data science, economics, and fine arts to explore the world of data viz. Outside of work, she’s usually on a yoga mat, diving into creative projects, or exploring new food spots in NYC. LinkedIn
Elsie Lee-Robbins North American Events Elsie Lee-Robbins is a data visualization specialist at the Postal Regulatory Commission. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, where she studied how designers create communicative visualizations. Her work spans digital and novel physical mediums - such as LEGOs, oil paints, bullet journals, and more. Website
Jocelyn Fung Resources Jocelyn is a designer pursuing an MSc in data analytics and visualization at the Pratt School of Information. She spent her career as a UI/UX designer and 3D artist in the video game industry. Today, she's pursuing a new career as a data journalist. Jocelyn is from Vancouver, Canada and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. LinkedIn
Paul Tsagaroulis Resources Paul is an industrial-organizational psychologist and the director of people analytics at the University of Virginia. He has a Ph.D. in business psychology from The Chicago School and an interest in data visualization literacy. LinkedIn
Cedric Lary Resources Cedric is a data analyst at Story Planet, a small literacy company in Toronto, Canada. He took an interest in data visualization while conducting research in his undergraduate studies. He deepened his understanding and interest in data storytelling by completing dozens of DataCamp courses.  LinkedIn
Kenneth Apeh Resources Kenneth Apeh holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria, and works as a data analyst. He specializes in data science and data visualization with a focus on health and climate change. He is passionate about improving data literacy among young people and empowering them to use data for positive change. LinkedIn | X
Manel Abdelkefi Manel Abdelkefi is an artist, designer, and PhD holder in art and mediation from the University of Sfax. Driven by a passion for visualization, she uses this powerful tool to communicate complex ideas and inspire reflection. Linkedin
Ojoswi Basu Ojo is a Data Evangelist with 20 years of tech consulting experience. With a focus on data visualization, he specializes in cybersecurity and climate awareness. Ojo enjoys sharing Tableau's best practices on social media. Ojo is a DVS Mentor, Tableau Ambassador, dad, photographer and traveler. LinkedIn | YouTube
Rohit Prasad MSc. | MBA | B.Eng As a distinguished Tableau Academic Ambassador Mentor for the fourth consecutive term, Rohit is passionate about empowering the next generation of data enthusiasts. Rohit is dedicated to transforming data into actionable knowledge and nurturing a vibrant community of Tableau learners. LinkedIn
Tien Le Tien is a data analyst working in higher education. She was previously a digital news and data graphics intern at NPR and data graphics fellow at Business Insider. In her free time, she enjoys running, trying new cafes, bakeries and restaurants.  LinkedIn