Akeish Forsythe
Academic Program Manager at Johns Hopkins University Center for Government Excellence - Baltimore, MD, US
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Johns Hopkins University Center for Government Excellence
Baltimore, MD, US • 20 - 49 EmployeesCollege/University
GovEx's mission is to help governments use data to make informed, effective decisions and improve people's quality of life.We do this by:-Providing technical assistance-Connecting academic knowledge to practical government experience-Building governments' capacity to use data for decision making and policy development-Facilitating partnerships between governments for idea sharing and coordination-Helping government leaders think strategically about using data-Developing tools and resources to educate government leaders on the value and use of data-Offering formal, in-depth training through structured curricula, certificate programs, and university coursesGovEx is part of Johns Hopkins University's 21st Century Cities Initiative and a proud partner in What Works Cities. Launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies in April 2015, What Works Cities is a national initiative designed to help 100 mid-sized American cities enhance their use of data and evidence to improve services, inform local decision making, and engage residents.