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

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
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.