Data to Action

Finding, Understanding and Communicating
Data for Community Work

  • Format: Self-paced
  • Level: Foundational
  • Micro-Courses: 3
  • Time: 45-60 minutes
  • Certificate upon completion  (continuing education credits are not provided at this time) 
Understanding your community starts with asking the right questions and knowing where to look for answers. Data to Action is a three-part microlearning toolkit that helps you identify, interpret and communicate data, and navigate the conversations that turn data into community-driven action.

Each part is short enough to fit into a busy day and practical enough to use right away, whether you are planning a community event, making the case for local resources or just trying to understand what the numbers say about your community.
Is This Course For You?

Built for anyone working with community data.

  • You want to use data to plan an initiative, make the case for resources or understand a community report, but are not sure where to start. 
  • You've collected data before but are not confident in interpreting what it actually shows. 
  • You want practical tools that you can apply the same day you learn them, without a long-term time commitment. 

What to Expect

Three micro, self-paced modules 

Real-world examples and scenarios 

Practical tools you can apply directly to your work 

Course Modules

Meet the Course Presenter

Samiyah Para-Cremer Moore, M.Sc.

Senior Analyst & Portfolio Strategist, Kansas Health Institute

Para-Cremer Moore specializes in population health research, including food security, program evaluation, community engagement and the incorporation of health equity considerations into decision-making. She leads KHI's community capacity building efforts and provides direct technical assistance to communities across Kansas to strengthen their use of data and evidence-based practices. 

Course Authors: Samiyah Para-Cremer Moore, M.Sc., Rebecca Andrade, M.A.,
Wyatt Beckman, M.P.H., and Tatiana Y. Lin, M.A. 

Acknowledgements

The course authors would like to thank KHI colleagues Stewart Cole, Theresa Freed and Kari Bruffett, for their contributions to the design and development of the course. This work is supported by funds made available by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) through the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas initiative. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of BCBSKS. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. 

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Meet Your Community Manager

Avanthi Chatrathi, M.P.H.

Avanthi is KHI Learning's community manager and your point of contact for questions, feedback, and support. Whether you're navigating a course or just getting started, she's here to help.

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