Expertise
Our Expertise
At Data Maven, our expertise lies in translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive change with our Insights for Change process. We guide you through identifying opportunities, discovering relevant data, deriving insights, and crafting compelling narratives. This systematic approach allows us to offer tailored solutions that address your unique challenges while delivering measurable outcomes.
Our expertise spans data strategy development, exploratory analysis, advanced statistical methods, and narrative creation. We ensure that every step of the process is purposeful, clear, and impactful. We combine technical expertise with collaborative problem-solving to ensure that every stage of our work drives the desired impact.
Process
Our Insights for Change process transforms data into impactful, actionable insights that drive real-world outcomes. We work closely with you throughout each stage to ensure that we’re not just delivering data but helping you leverage it to create meaningful change.
We believe that data has the power to shift mindsets, challenge assumptions, and lead to more informed, impactful decisions. From opportunity identification to storytelling, each stage of the Insights for Change process is designed to unlock that potential for your cause and transform opportunities into data products you can use.
Skills
Our team brings a diverse skill set to each phase of the Insights for Change process. From the initial discovery and opportunity mapping to the final stage of crafting compelling narratives, we offer:
Expertise in data strategy, exploratory data analysis, and literature reviews
Advanced skills in data interpretation and synthesis to extract actionable insights.
Extensive background in creating data visualizations, infographics, and written materials that tell a compelling story while maintaining data integrity.
We combine technical rigor with creative communication to ensure that every project not only provides insights but also inspires real-world action.
Our team practices the nationally recognized Core Public Health Competencies. These competencies — developed for public health organizations and professionals — provide a framework and language for the public health workforce, supporting professional development across various roles and organizational settings. These foundational skills are essential for enhancing skills, promoting collaboration, and improving health outcomes for all.
Datasets
At Data Maven, we specialize in working with a wide range of large federal datasets to extract actionable insights. These datasets are rich with valuable information that can inform policy, guide program development, and drive public health initiatives. Our team is well-versed in analyzing and interpreting data from these trusted federal sources to help you uncover key trends, disparities, and opportunities. Have your own data? We also have experience analyzing primary data. Get in touch today.
Some of the key federal datasets we work with include:
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U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey
Current Population Survey
Population Estimates
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U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
American Time Use Survey
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program
Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program
Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
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U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
American Time Use Survey
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program
Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program
Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
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U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System
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U.S. Department of Education
National Center for Homeless Education
Federal Data Summary
National Center for Education Statistics
Common Core of Data
National Assessment of Educational Progress
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U.S. Energy Information Administration, State Energy Data System
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Safe Drinking Water Information System
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Community Living, State Program Reports
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Children’s Bureau
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
These datasets provide comprehensive, population-based insights on health behaviors, access to care, health outcomes, and more. By leveraging these resources, we help clients uncover meaningful patterns to shape more effective strategies for improving health outcomes and reducing disparities.
Research
2025
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Annual Conference
Adverse Childhood Experiences By Experience, Demographic Group and State.
Oral presentation by Samantha Liv, MPH in collaboration with Aaron Clark, Alexia Málaga, MPH, Sarah Milder, MPH, and Kristin Shaw, MPH.
2024
American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo
Disability's Impact on Health: Uncovering Disparities Among Adults.
Oral presentation by Samantha Liv, MPH in collaboration with Aaron Clark, Natasha Kataeva, MPH, Rivers Laraque-Ho, Alexia Málaga, MPH, Sarah Milder, MPH and Kristin Shaw, MPH.
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Annual Conference
Syphilis Resurgence in the United States (2017-2022): An Analysis of Trends, Geographical Variations and Disparities.
Poster by Samantha Sanvik, MPH in collaboration with Sarah Milder, MPH, Kristin Shaw, MPH, Aaron Clark, Natasha Kataeva, MPH, and Rivers Laraque-Ho.
Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) Annual Conference
Examining Subgroup Differences in the Three Leading Causes of Death Among Minnesota Children and Teens During 2018-2022.
Poster by Natasha Kataeva, MPH in collaboration with Sarah Milder, MPH, Kristin Shaw, MPH, Aaron Clark, Samantha Sanvik, MPH, and Rivers Laraque-Ho.
2023
American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo
Maternity care deserts and their associations with infant, child and maternal mortality at the state level.
Poster by Natasha Kataeva, MPH in collaboration with Sarah Milder, MPH, Elise Parks Santangelo, MPH, Kristin Shaw, MPH, and Aaron Clark.
