The American Statistical Association (ASA) is introducing an exciting new initiative, Communities in Action, developed and led by 2026 ASA President Jeri Mulrow, MS, Westat’s Vice President and Sector Lead for Data Solutions. Register here to join the ASA town hall on December 10 at 3:00 pm ET.
Mulrow’s initiative aims to harness the power of statistical expertise to support community-based projects that rely on data-informed decision-making. Whether it’s helping local nonprofits better understand their impact, strengthening public health responses, or informing policy development, this effort will connect statisticians with organizations that can benefit from evidence-driven insight.
By offering our expertise directly to community-based projects, the Communities in Action initiative will advance meaningful real-world improvements while elevating the visibility and value of statistics in the public sphere.