With almost two decades devoted to advancing responsible data use in the public sector, Natalie Evans Harris, a mission-driven Data Scientist, Strategist and Speaker with over 20 years of experience leading initiatives, is a trailblazer in leveraging data for societal impact. A former COO of BrightHive and Senior Policy Advisor under the Obama Administration, Natalie founded the CPEDS community, uniting 800+ members for ethical data sharing. Her
leadership in the Federal Data Cabinet has connected 200+ professionals across 40+ agencies. Natalie envisions a future where data fosters positive societal change, championing ethical, human-centric data practices.