Jeri Mulrow, MS, 2026 American Statistical Association (ASA) President and Westat Vice President and Sector Lead, Data Solutions, shares her thoughts about leadership, service, and the evolving role of statistics in the ASA podcast Practical Significance.
Drawing on her journey—from growing up in Helena, Montana, to leadership roles across the federal statistical system and her current position at Westat—Mulrow shaped the Joint Statistical Meetings’ (JSM) 2026 theme and her presidential initiative, Communities in Action. The grassroots initiative aims to empower ASA members to engage with local communities, elevate the visibility of statistics and data science, and apply their expertise to real-world challenges. In this conversation, Mulrow shares her vision for the future of the profession and offers advice for students and early-career professionals.