👋 Hi, I'm Layne — passionate about data, analytics, AI for social good. Working at the intersection of strategy, culture, and innovation.
This is my GitHub profile. Please see my professional CV now here - and/or my LinkedIn
- I recently served as Deputy Chief Data Officer, Analytics & Infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Education, where I led the Analytics Division to drive the strategic use of data in decision-making for ED offices. I currently have a number of projects focused on data community for displaced/fired federal data professionals (for ex. I'll be hosting an Open Space at PyCon May '25).
- Built and scaled a Data Science Training Program and Data Literacy Program to upskill public servants — both available for reference as federal resources.
- Fostered a culture of data-informed innovation across diverse teams and priorities.
- Advocated for and implemented strategic use of data in service of public impact.
- Making federal data work more accessible and shareable
- Thoughtful use of AI in civic tech and education
- Community-driven data practices
- Building data culture in mission-driven organizations
- AI and data literacy for the public good
📬 Email me at: [email protected]
📂 Also check out my pinned repositories for open curriculum and tools from my federal work.
