About DQCOur Story ~ DQC is the only national nonprofit policy and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that education data works for individuals, families, educators, communities, and policymakers... DQC believes that individuals deserve the benefit of data that supports them along the way. As the nation’s leading voice on education data policy and use, we understand that everyone’s journey through education and into the workforce is unique.Our Big Idea ~ We envision a world where data is used to drive systemic change, economic mobility, and student success. To make this a reality, families, educators, communities, and policymakers must have the information they need to foster successful journeys through education and the workforce.Data Quality CampaignDQC_a958f37c-b684-11ec-bd97-00b82483ea00DQC launched in 2005 to advocate for and support states in developing robust data systems to give families, educators, and other decisionmakers access to valuable information on student performance and achievement over time. DQC led the national advocacy effort for states to collect and use this critical information through the 10 Essential Elements of Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems.StatesRemarkable progress has been made in states to ensure that useful data is collected, thanks to dedicated advocates and policymakers. But we know that in too many communities, those who most need information to help the students they care about do not have it. That needs to change.StudentsMore than any other organization, DQC understands the challenges and opportunities of using data to improve outcomes for all students along their journeys through education and into careers.IndividualsFamiliesEducatorsCommunitiesPolicymakersDQC TeamThe Data Quality Campaign staff is a team of passionate advocates dedicated to changing the role of data to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys.Jennifer Bell-EllwangerPresident and CEORachel AndersonDirector, Policy and Research StrategyAlexandra BallSenior Associate, Policy and ResearchJane ClarkAssociate Director, Policy and AdvocacyJazzmone CobyDirector, Human Resources and OperationsMitch FeltonAssociate, Communications Roxana L. GalanChief Financial OfficerDavid GonzalezAssociate, Policy and AdvocacyMirel HerreraSenior Associate, Policy and AdvocacyTaryn HochleitnerAssociate Director, Policy and AdvocacyFata KarvaSenior Associate, Policy and AdvocacyPaige KowalskiExecutive Vice PresidentBlair MannDirector, CommunicationsJames ModisetteAssociate, Development and Board RelationsEvan OmersoDirector, Strategic Initiatives Brennan McMahon PartonVice President, Policy and AdvocacyKristina PodestaSenior Associate, Policy and AdvocacyNora RileySenior Associate, FinanceKate TrombleDirector, Data Champions CollaborativeKelia WashingtonSenior Associate, Postsecondary and WorkforceDQC BoardOur Board of Directors is made up of professionals with a wide range of perspectives and experience dedicated to supporting DQC’s mission to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys.Tomeka Hart WiggintonBoard Chair | Managing Director, Blue Meridian PartnersAndrés AlonsoFormer CEO, Baltimore City Public SchoolsJosé Luis CruzPresident, Northern Arizona UniversityCassandra HerringPresident and CEO, Branch Alliance for Educator DiversityTony MarshallPresident, Innovative Systems GroupErika McConduitVice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Centene CorporationMorgan PolikoffAssociate Professor of Education, University of Southern CaliforniaStephen PruittPresident, Southern Regional Education BoardSara SchapiroSenior Fellow and Director of Education, Workforce, and Talent, Day One ProjectA world where data is used to drive systemic change, economic mobility, and student success_a958f4e4-b684-11ec-bd97-00b82483ea00To advocate to change the role of data to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys_a958f606-b684-11ec-bd97-00b82483ea00DataPeople deserve data ~ Everyone should have the data they need to answer questions and take action to support student success.PartnershipWe do nothing alone ~ We believe that together we can move further faster.ListeningNo ivory-tower thinking ~ We listen and apply what we learn to our work.LearningVisionWe are realistic visionaries ~ We stay grounded in what is happening now in states, communities, schools, higher education, and the workforce, while always looking ahead.RealismTransparencyWe practice what we preach ~ We urge people to use data, be transparent, and communicate—and we do the same.CommunicationDEIDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion at DQC ~ DQC’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is reflected in our values, our strategies, and the way we work together. DQC values the unique background and identity of each member of our team, and we encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. As professionals dedicated to equitable access to data and improving education for all of our nation’s learners, we value a diversity of perspectives on our team. We are stronger when we incorporate a wide spectrum of voices, experiences, and talents into our work.Education & Workforce InformationEnsure that families, educators, communities, and policymakers have the information they need to foster successful journeys through education and the workforce._a958f78c-b684-11ec-bd97-00b82483ea00Student PerformanceDevelop data systems providing access to information on student performance and achievement_a958f89a-b684-11ec-bd97-00b82483ea001StatesFamiliesEducatorsDecisionmakers2005 | How It All Started ~ DQC launched in 2005 to advocate for and support states in developing robust data systems to give families, educators, and other decisionmakers access to valuable information on student performance and achievement over time. DQC led the national advocacy effort for states to collect and use this critical information through the 10 Essential Elements of Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems.Decisionmaking & PolicyAnswer policy questions and improve decisionmaking_a958f9b2-b684-11ec-bd97-00b82483ea0022009 | The Next Step ~ With high-quality longitudinal data systems in place, states were well-positioned to use this information to answer critical policy questions and improve decisionmaking. DQC made it possible for states to meet this goal by building policymaker understanding of our 10 State Actions to Ensure Effective Data Use.Empowerment & ImprovementEmpower people and fuel continuous improvement_a958fad4-b684-11ec-bd97-00b82483ea0032016 | Time to Act ~ In 2016, DQC launched the Four Policy Priorities to Make Data Work for Students, a set of evidence-based recommendations for state policymakers and leaders at all levels to transform data from a tool of compliance to one that empowers people and fuels continuous improvement. DQC published our first Show Me the Data report, an analysis of report cards for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.Policies, Practices & ConditionsImprove the policies, practices, and conditions that empower individuals to use data effectively to improve student outcomes_a958fbec-b684-11ec-bd97-00b82483ea0042021 | DQC Now ~ Today, as the preeminent voice on education data policy and use, DQC leads a national effort to improve the policies, practices, and conditions that empower individuals to use data effectively to improve student outcomes across P–20W.2005-12-312022-04-07https://dataqualitycampaign.org/about/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net