Join Washington Technology Solution’s Cathi Greenwood, the state of Washington’s Open Data Program Manager, for her presentation on the importance of data ethics in organizations, focusing on the current efforts to use demographic data responsibly and for positive purposes. The presentation aims to explore strategies that can be implemented now to ensure that collected data does not harm the individuals it is meant to benefit in the future.
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Speakers
Cathi Greenwood, DEP, CDMP, Washington Technology Solution
Cathi is passionate about making data available and usable by the people the Washington state government serves. She is dedicated to ensuring that the public can access and use open data effectively. Cathi supports state government organizations in sharing high-quality data in a responsible manner through guidelines, training, and best practices. When not working, she volunteers in mediation services, and enjoys sewing, crocheting, and playing board games.
Dr Kay Achenbach, Data Trainer at the ODI
Kay is a Data Trainer on the ODI's Learning Team. With a PhD in geology, Kay has extensive experience collecting, cleaning and analysing geospatial data, and she worked for 3 years as a postdoctoral researcher in geophysics and Durham University. Prior to joining the ODI, she worked for over a decade teaching physics and geology in secondary schools and sixth form, where she developed a strong interest in the use of data in the education sector.
A data enthusiast, Kay now supports the ODI's delivery of programmes to enable professionals to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to use data more effectively.
About the event
The event will be held on Zoom, and a Zoom link will be emailed to all participants. The event will be recorded and shared afterwards.
This event is made possible by the generous support of ODI members.