Karen Jenkins
Data Scientist
About
<p data-start="150" data-end="677">Karen's<strong data-start="150" data-end="167"> </strong>a data scientist, advocate, and equity champion dedicated to bridging the gap between data, education, and social impact. With expertise spanning public health, AI, digital literacy, and information science, she transforms complex data into compelling narratives that inform, inspire, and drive change. As the founder of KidAlytics, she leads initiatives that empower youth with data science and emerging tech skills, ensuring the next generation is equipped to navigate and shape the digital future.</p> <p data-start="679" data-end="1161">Karen’s career has been a fusion of research, storytelling, and advocacy. Whether analyzing multilingual discourse on social media, developing AI-powered educational tools, or designing workforce development programs, her work is rooted in one mission: making knowledge accessible and actionable. She has collaborated with universities, policymakers, and industry leaders to address digital inequities, push forward STEM education, and elevate the role of data in decision-making.</p> <p data-start="1163" data-end="1457">Beyond her professional pursuits, Karen is an avid storyteller who believes that the best data stories aren’t just seen—they’re felt. She’s also (allegedly) the reigning family champion of UNO, a title she takes very seriously despite questionable officiating.</p> <p data-start="1459" data-end="1634">Whether in the boardroom, the classroom, or the community, Karen remains committed to using data for empowerment, one dataset, one insight, and one story at a time.</p>