Buffalo State Data Talk

Episode 2: Non-profit evaluation, a data career without a STEM background, an interview with Jessica Weitzel from VIA Evaluation, a woman owned business

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September 1, 2020
Buffalo State Data Talk
Episode 2: Non-profit evaluation, a data career without a STEM background, an interview with Jessica Weitzel from VIA Evaluation, a woman owned business
 
Summary: Episode 2 features Jessica Weitzel, the president and Co-owner of VIA Evaluation an evaluation firm located in Buffalo, NY. Jessica talks about how her background in English helps her to better understand the implications of her data. She also gives advice for students starting in data science including tips for networking and starting a new job.
0:00 Introduction 
0:43 What is an evaluation firm and what do they do? 
3:39 Women owned business 
5:10 Role of a president/CEO 
10:12 Networking advice 
12:50 Best part of working at an evaluation firm 
13:40 How Jessica got where she is today 
20:02 The diversity of careers in data science 
21:46 Outro 
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