ChangeInsight Data Equity Summit

April 24, 2026
9 am – 4 pm
Virtual

Overview

The ChangeInsight Data Equity Summit is a one-day virtual convening focused on the future of equity-centered data infrastructure in a rapidly shifting policy and funding landscape. Bringing together researchers, advocates, practitioners, and public leaders, the summit will examine how data disaggregation, community data systems, and data degradation are shaping decision-making—and what can be done to protect and strengthen the data communities rely on. 

Participants will hear from national experts, community leaders, and elected officials, and will engage in forward-looking conversations about partnerships and strategies for the next phase of ChangeInsight. 

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Core Themes

  • The State of Data Disaggregation
    Progress, gaps, and risks in the collection and use of disaggregated data for equity. 
  • The State of Community Data
    The loss of federal data sources, the downstream impacts on communities, and emerging responses. 
  • Data Degradation
    Declining data quality, accessibility, and trust—and implications for policy, advocacy, and accountability. 

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Agenda (All Times CT)

9am-10am (CST)

Public Data at a Crossroads: Trust, Transparency, and Community Partnership

How government and communities can rebuild confidence in the data that drives public decisions

Illinois State Senator Celina Villanueva
Chicago Alderwoman Nicole Lee
New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan

10:30am-11:30am (CST)

The Data Behind the Line: Challenges, Insights, and Innovation at a Food Pantry

This data journey of a high-volume food pantry using data to support internal operations

Jiayi Liu
Special Events Coordinator
UA3 (Change InSight Partner)

12pm-1pm (CST)

Where Did the Data Go?

Erasing Data Erases Communities. What’s Being Done.

Dr. Cynthia Tschampl
Senior Research Scientist
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Brandeis University

1:30pm-2:30pm (CST)

The State of Community Data

Changes to Federal Data Collection and What It Means for Our Communities

Esteban Camarena
Senior Program Manager, Census & Equity
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

3:00-4:00pm (CST)

Change InSight: Where It’s Been, Where It’s Going and Why It Matters.

Thy Nguyen
Vice President, Impact & Advocacy
CASL

Additional Information

Who Should Attend 

  • Data equity and civil rights advocates 
  • Community-based organizations and practitioners 
  • Researchers and policy analysts 
  • Philanthropy and funding partners 
  • Government and elected officials 

Event Details 

  • Format: Virtual 
  • Date: Friday, April 24 
  • Cost: Free

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For partnership opportunities, speaking inquiries, or general questions, please contact david.li@casl.org.