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Amanda Makulec

Author, data viz expert, former Data Viz Society Executive Director

Amanda Makulec will transform how you communicate data.

Amanda is a data visualization leader on a mission to humanize data in our AI-obsessed world.

Her work with is informed by principles of user-centered design and a core belief in visualizing data responsibly, particularly when communicating health information or designing analytical tools to inform decisions about access to health services.

Amanda has taught thousands of people around the world to design better charts, including creating learning programs for USAID and OPM and serving as adjunct faculty at MICA. Her client work, from rural health NGOs to Fortune500 companies, gives her real world experience to bring into her workshops.

She a co-author of Dashboards That Deliver, co-host of Chart Chat, and former Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society.

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Workshops

Single-day, hands-on sprints to practice new skills

Workshop

Data Visualization for Public Health

Public health charts need to be accurate and engaging. But they often fall flat.

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Data Consultant · OS / RG

Data Visualization for Public Health

This was an excellent, information-packed session with practical frameworks, memorable acronyms, and an abundance of useful resources. I especially appreciated Amanda’s emphasis on understanding the audience and getting clear on the purpose before making design decisions. She is incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, and I wouldn’t miss an opportunity to learn from her, regardless of the topic.