What happens when a passionate data leader refuses to let essential work stay invisible?

In this episode of Leading Out Loud, I’m joined by Stacy Cunningham, Executive Director of the Indiana Education Data Alliance and a driving force behind elevating the role of data practitioners in schools. Stacy shares how a spark of conversation at the Ed-Fi Tech Congress turned into a full-fledged statewide movement in just six weeks, uniting state reporters and data leads from across Indiana.

We dive into:

• Why education data work is so much more than spreadsheets and state reports

• How Stacy’s mentorship experience with Project Unicorn is shaping mentorship for the next generation of data leaders in Indiana

• Why data governance isn’t just for tech teams and how every district can start operationalizing it

If you've ever overlooked the quiet heroes behind your district’s numbers, this conversation is your invitation to listen closer and lead louder.

Tune in and discover how turning rows and reports into relationships and results can transform the way we lead with data.