ISyE Seminar Series: Erik Erickson

"Leveraging Data for the Public Good: Analytics at Hennepin County"

Erik Erickson

Chief Data Office
Hennepin County

About the Seminar:

This presentation will provide an overview of how data is being used to support both operational and strategic decision making in Hennepin County. An overview of the county’s data strategy will be provided with examples of how the county is striving to advance data-informed decision making, the role of data science and advanced analytics (including AI), and data integration. Key challenges and opportunities for data and analytics in local government will also be shared

About the Speaker:

Erik Erickson is the Chief Data Officer for Hennepin County. In this role, Erik provides leadership to advance the use of data for better policy and more effective government. He does this by furthering the role of data science, fostering a data informed culture, and helping the county fully leverage its data as both an operational and strategic asset. Erik has over a decade of leadership experience in data and analytics with a background in applied research, program evaluation, and education. He holds a master’s degree in Educational Policy and a PhD in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development. Outside of work, Erik is involved in his community as a youth soccer coach and enjoys cross-country skiing to prevail over Minnesota winters.   

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