Data Con LA 2020 Description Los Angeles has a rich ecosystem of technology and data science talent. In this talk, we'll walk through how 88 cities partner with the data science community to achieve greater impact. Through two innovative programs -- Data Angels, which is targeted at professional data scientists who give back to the community, and the Data Science Federation, which is focused on college students -- the City of Los Angeles has demonstrated what can be accomplished by connecting volunteer data scientists with department data projects. This presentation will showcase some successful projects that have emerged from this collaboration. We will also discuss how other public service driven organizations (like nonprofits, foundations, and advocacy organizations) can leverage the data science community to expand their capacity and achieve greater impact. Speaker Eva Pereira, City of Los Angeles, Deputy Chief Data Officer

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Data Scientists:
Lend your skills
to serve Los
Angeles
#DataLA
#MayorOfLA

2. The Need
We are in unprecedented times.
Cities are responding to multiple
crises: a pandemic, social unrest,
and economic decline.

3. The Call to
Action
Since the COVID-19 public health
crisis began, we’ve been leveraging
our data to build dashboards and
maps to track cases and the
recovery, deliver daily data briefings
for the public, and determine
location-based COVID risk scores.
But we could use your help!

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The Data Angels program is
comprised of career data analysts,
scientists, and visualization
specialists who volunteer their time
and skills to help the City of LA
achieve greater impact.
About Data Angels

5. ● Market Value Rentals analysis
● LA Sanitation services map
● Local Election Contributions analysis
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Data Angels Past Projects“Volunteering for
Data Angels was a
great experience.
The work was
interesting and I
enjoyed
collaborating with
the other
volunteers.”
- Jai, former DA

6. The Data Science Federation (DSF) is a
collaborative effort between local
universities and colleges, City
Departments and Elected officials to bring
new ideas to City challenges using data
science and predictive analytics.
About Data Science
Federation

7. ● Predicting
displacement: Ellis Act
Removals
● Automated Bicycle &
Pedestrian Counting
Using Computer Vision
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DSF Past Projects

8. Why join?
● Apply your data analysis and
visualization skills to real-world
problems
● Work on important issues affecting
your city
● Showcase high-impact projects on
your resume
● Karma points for helping your
community!

9. APPLICATION
● If you’re a career data scientist -- Apply to become a Data Angel
● If you’re in academia -- Email us to have your class work on a Data Science
Federation project
MATCHING
● Data Angels will be matched on a rolling basis with projects that match their skillset
● DSF projects will be matched this Fall semester for a Spring semester launch
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
● Weekly check-ins with Data Team, Department Lead
FINAL DELIVERABLES
● Presentation of findings, recommendations to Mayor’s Office, Department
Program Logistics

10. The Mayor’s Data Team implement Mayor Garcetti’s data
strategy for the City of Los Angeles by making data
accessible to all.
To learn more read our blog on Medium
Who we are:

11. Jeanne Holm
Chief Data Officer
Eva Pereira
Deputy Chief Data Officer
Preston Mills
Community Data Manager
Mayor’s Data Team

12. World Class
Data Assets
2 Data Portals
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13. Data Driven Projects
https://bit.ly/2Iap5Iq

14. https://bit.ly/2Iap5Iq

15. Recovery Metrics & Dashboard
Corona-virus.la/data

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TOUCH!
#DataLA
#MayorOfLA
mayor.opendata
@lacity.org