Data Visualization and Storytelling for Public Health Professionals: How to Present Your Data in Meaningful and Impactful Ways, Region IV Public Health Training Center

This is a live webinar on September 24, 2024, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join.

Data visualization and storytelling are powerful tools that can help you make sense of your data, as well as to communicate data insights, guide decision-making and persuade others. This webinar introduces the essential principles of data visualization and data storytelling. Participants will learn to transform data into compelling narratives and persuasive arguments, tailor visualizations for a specific audience, and avoid the most common data visualization and storytelling mistakes.

Dr. Amy Patterson, PhD, MHS, is an experienced public health practitioner and educator with 20 years of experience in health communication, mixed methods research, program evaluation, and public health pedagogy. She received an MHS in International Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a PhD in Behavioral Science and Health Education from Emory University. Dr. Patterson has worked with organizations such as The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Carter Center, Save the Children, the DeKalb County Board of Health (Georgia), Global Dialogues, and Catholic Relief Services on projects in Atlanta, Mali, Nigeria, and Ethiopia related to HIV, childhood immunization, malaria, refugee and migrant health, maternal and reproductive health, and neglected tropical diseases.

Dr. Patterson joined the faculty of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, in 2013 to take on the leadership of their undergraduate major in Public Health. During her tenure at Agnes Scott College, she has contributed significantly to developing and implementing the college’s signature initiative, SUMMIT, which integrates global learning, leadership development, digital proficiency, and preparation for professional success throughout the curriculum and co-curriculum. As part of SUMMIT, she has taught workshops on Data Storytelling with Tableau and Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics. She also coordinates a funded internship program for public health students and facilitates an annual series of workshops on Professional Success in Public Health for Public Health majors and minors.

Dr. Patterson volunteers regularly with the Atlanta Area Evaluation Association’s Pro Bono Evaluation program, providing evaluation support to local non-profits. She is deeply committed to public health capacity-building in all aspects of her work. 

Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify key applications for data visualization and storytelling in public health and their relevance to your work.
• Employ the principles of effective data visualization to create images, graphics, and compelling narratives.
• Tailor your data visualizations and stories to a particular audience.
• Recognize and avoid the most common mistakes in data visualization and storytelling.

CERTIFICATE:The course contains three modules: a module for pre-webinar questions, a module to access the webinar, and an evaluation module. After accessing the three modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.

Visit this link for more information and to access modules.

Coffee & Donut Career Conversations: Navigating Self-Advocacy and Storytelling, PASE Center

Join PASE on Tuesday, 9/24 from 12-1pm for an engaging and insightful midday event at our “Coffee & Donut Career Conversations,” where participants will explore the art of self-advocacy and the power of storytelling in shaping your career. This session is designed to provide practical strategies and inspiration for professionals looking to effectively communicate their strengths, experiences, and aspirations.

Event Highlights:

• Interactive Workshop: Learn how to craft and deliver compelling personal narratives that highlight your unique skills and experiences.
• Expert Panel Discussion: Hear from industry leaders and career coaches on the importance of self-advocacy in professional growth and how to navigate it successfully.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and mentors over coffee and donuts, and share your own career stories in a supportive environment.
• Q&A Session: Get your questions answered and receive personalized advice on how to leverage storytelling in your career development.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, this event will equip you with the tools and confidence to advocate for yourself and tell your story in a way that resonates with employers, colleagues, and industry leaders.

Register by September 24th at 11:45am 12Twenty!

Voting and Public Health Event, Rollins Election Day Initiative (REDI)

On Sept 23, 2024 12 – 1pm, there will be a discussion about Voting and Public hosted by the Social Determinants of Health Certificate Program in Partnership with the Rollins Election Day Initiative (REDI). REDI will be on site with information about voting eligibility & registration. Light refreshments will be served!

The event will feature Representative Imani Barnes, a Trainer at the Division of Animal Resources at Emory University’s School of Medicine and a Georgia State Representative in DeKalb County as well as Sara Tindall Ghazal,  who is an election law attorney, a voter protection champion, and one of five members of the GA State Election Board.

Location: RRR Ballroom

You do not have to be enrolled in the SDOH certificate to attend!

Weekly Newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina (PhD, MPH), an epidemiologist and data scientist, operates free weekly newsletter Your Local Epidemiologist along with a number of other public health professionals.

This newsletter aims to provide a direct line of “translated” public health science to the local, national, and international community. Over the past 4 years, YLE has covered COVID-19 topics ranging from variants to vaccines and booster rollouts, to exciting new developments like antivirals and context to some of our greatest unanswered questions.

YLE has also started to dip into other public health topics, like gun violence, reproductive health, other infectious diseases, and public health events. For more information about the mission and background of the newsletter, visit this link. To subscribe for the weekly rundown of new posts, enter your email address here. A substack of all posts from YLE is also available here.