About GovExGovEx helps you and your government get smarter and make better decisions through customized coaching (sometimes called “technical assistance”). When you partner with GovEx, we develop a plan to get you from where you are now with your data to where you want to be – solving problems and reaching goals based on that data. GovEx is committed to helping you increase your capacity to put data to use for your organization. Our customized coaching focuses on a targeted project that will help you achieve a goal while we show you the most relevant data management, open data, performance management, and advanced analytics skills and practices. In the end, you will have a clear map of how to scale these practices throughout your organization to solve a multitude of challenges.Working directly with GovEx means starting with an in-person, guided discussion of your current challenges and what issues you want to sort out using data. During this half-day workshop, we discuss how your government is gaining operational insights from your data. It’s a fun session where a cross-section of your team come together to share what they are, or not, doing with data. Following the discovery workshop, our staff will make a recommendation to your team about how we can best support your use of data and meet the goals and priorities of your government’s leadership. You’ll receive a project plan showing how your customized coaching will help you achieve your goals and scale your data practices in a meaningful and accelerated way. Because GovEx is dedicated to increasing the capacity of government, our technical assistance is based on a demonstration project that will help you achieve a priority goal, while we show you the most relevant skills and practices for using data. In the end, we will leave you with a clear map of how to scale these practices throughout your organization to solve a multitude of challenges. US cities with populations under 30,000 can also apply to receive complimentary GovEx coaching by applying for What Works Cities Certification. Learn more about the What Works Cities initiative and Certification.John Hopkins Center for Government ExcellenceJHCGE_6187c78c-a1de-11e6-9f02-2e30b2d70f4fGovEx TeamOur team of proud “data nerds” are passionate about government and believe it can accomplish great things for residents when given the tools and skills to use data to inform the best decisions. We know the more government can collect, manage, and analyze quality data, the better results can be achieved.Improve Government PerformanceBeth BlauerExecutive DirectorMichael BenisonAnalystSara Bertran de LisData ScientistChance CarterSpecial AssistantData ScientistTiffany DavisSenior Implementation AdvisorSheila DuganDirector of CitiesJennifer GramsCurriculum DeveloperKatherine KlosekDirector of Applied ResearchMiriam McKinneyAnalystBen MillerSoftware EngineerAndrew NicklinDirector of Data PracticesSharon PaleyDeputy DirectorMatt PazolesChief Data ScientistJessica PekerAnalystMoses PoundsSenior Implementation AdvisorMegan PriorSenior Financial AnalystEric ReeseDirector of Training & LearningConnie RessAssociate Director of Marketing & CommunicationsEmily ShawSenior Implementation AdvisorGalina StolarskyEducation Project ManagerXiaoxue ZhouAnalystJohns Hopkins UniversityIn April of 2015, Johns Hopkins University launched GovEx to support What Works Cities, a Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative that helps cities use data and evidence to tackle their most pressing challenges.SponsorshipGovEx Client CitiesSince that time, GovEx has worked with over 140 governments around the world, and shared a wealth of information about best data practices and policies.Best Data Practice & PolicyAlbuquerque, NMBest Data Practice & PolicyAnchorage, AKBest Data Practice & PolicyArlington, TXBest Data Practice & PolicyAthens-Clarke County, GABest Data Practice & PolicyAugusta, GABest Data Practice & PolicyAustin, TXBest Data Practice & PolicyBaltimore, MDBest Data Practice & PolicyBaton Rouge, LABest Data Practice & PolicyBellevue, WABest Data Practice & PolicyBirmingham, ALBest Data Practice & PolicyBoise, IDBest Data Practice & PolicyBoston, MABest Data Practice & PolicyBoulder, COBest Data Practice & PolicyBuenos Aires, ARGBest Data Practice & PolicyBuffalo, NYBest Data Practice & PolicyCambridge, MABest Data Practice & PolicyCape Coral, FLBest Data Practice & PolicyCary, NCBest Data Practice & PolicyCharleston, SCBest Data Practice & PolicyCharlotte, NCBest Data Practice & PolicyChattanooga, TNBest Data Practice & PolicyChicago, ILBest Data Practice & PolicyCincinnati, OHBest Data Practice & PolicyColorado Springs, COBest Data Practice & PolicyColumbus, OHBest Data Practice & PolicyCorona, CABest Data Practice & PolicyDenton, TXBest Data Practice & PolicyDenver, COBest Data Practice & PolicyDes Moines, IABest Data Practice & PolicyDetroit, MIBest Data Practice & PolicyDowney, CABest Data Practice & PolicyDurham, NCBest Data Practice & PolicyEdmonton, CANBest Data Practice & PolicyFargo, NDBest Data Practice & PolicyFayetteville, NCBest Data Practice & PolicyFirenze, ITABest Data Practice & PolicyFlint, MIBest Data Practice & PolicyFort Collins, COBest Data Practice & PolicyFort Lauderdale, FLBest Data Practice & PolicyFort Worth, TXBest Data Practice & PolicyGdansk, POLBest Data Practice & PolicyGilbert, AZBest Data Practice & PolicyGlendale, AZBest Data Practice & PolicyGrand Rapids, MIBest Data Practice & PolicyGreensboro, NCBest Data Practice & PolicyGresham, ORBest Data Practice & PolicyHartford, CTBest Data Practice & PolicyHonolulu, HIBest Data Practice & PolicyIndependence, MOBest Data Practice & PolicyIndianapolis, INBest Data Practice & PolicyJackson, MSBest Data Practice & PolicyKansas City, KSBest Data Practice & PolicyKansas City, MOBest Data Practice & PolicyKnoxville, TNBest Data Practice & PolicyLaredo, TXBest Data Practice & PolicyLas Vegas, NVBest Data Practice & PolicyLewisville, TXBest Data Practice & PolicyLexington, KYBest Data Practice & PolicyLincoln, NEBest Data Practice & PolicyLittle Rock, ARBest Data Practice & PolicyLos Angeles, CABest Data Practice & PolicyLouisville, KYBest Data Practice & PolicyMadison, WIBest Data Practice & PolicyMemphis, TNBest Data Practice & PolicyMesa, AZBest Data Practice & PolicyMiami, FLBest Data Practice & PolicyMilwaukee, WIBest Data Practice & PolicyMinneapolis, MNBest Data Practice & PolicyModesto, CABest Data Practice & PolicyNaperville, ILBest Data Practice & PolicyNashville, TNBest Data Practice & PolicyNew Haven, CTBest Data Practice & PolicyNew Orleans, LABest Data Practice & PolicyNew York, NYBest Data Practice & PolicyNorfolk, VABest Data Practice & PolicyOlathe, KSBest Data Practice & PolicyOrlando, FLBest Data Practice & PolicyPhiladelphia, PABest Data Practice & PolicyPortland, ORBest Data Practice & PolicyProvidence, RIBest Data Practice & PolicyRaleigh, NCBest Data Practice & PolicyRancho Cucamonga, CABest Data Practice & PolicyRichmond, VABest Data Practice & PolicyRiverside, CABest Data Practice & PolicySaint Paul, MNBest Data Practice & PolicySalinas, CABest Data Practice & PolicySalt Lake City, UTBest Data Practice & PolicySan Francisco, CABest Data Practice & PolicySan Jose, CABest Data Practice & PolicySanta Monica, CABest Data Practice & PolicyScottsdale, AZBest Data Practice & PolicySeattle, WABest Data Practice & PolicySioux Falls, SDBest Data Practice & PolicySouth Bend, INBest Data Practice & PolicySt. Paul, MNBest Data Practice & PolicySyracuse, NYBest Data Practice & PolicyTacoma, WABest Data Practice & PolicyTempe, AZ Best Data Practice & PolicyTopeka, KSBest Data Practice & PolicyTulsa, OKBest Data Practice & PolicyTunisiaBest Data Practice & PolicyTyler, TXBest Data Practice & PolicyVictorville, CABest Data Practice & PolicyVilnius, LTUBest Data Practice & PolicyVirginia Beach, VABest Data Practice & PolicyWaco, TXBest Data Practice & PolicyWashington, DCBest Data Practice & PolicyWest Palm Beach, FLBest Data Practice & PolicyWichita, KSBest Data Practice & PolicyBetter results_8a98bf7a-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6To help governments use data to make informed decisions and improve people’s quality of life._8a98c0a6-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6Data & OutcomesHelp governments leverage their data in order to improve outcomes for the lives of residents. _8a98c18c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf61Government LeadersOutcome OptimizationGovEx successfully engages with governments to help them leverage their data in order to improve outcomes for the lives of residents. We accomplish this goal by working directly with government leaders, assisting them with problem-solving to strengthen these four practice areas:Data Management_8a98c326-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf61.1[To be named][To be named]_8a98c40c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6_8a98c63c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6[To_be_inserted_by_user][To be described][To be determined]Performance Analytics_e81508ce-f50e-11e9-8150-ca119fbabdf61.2[To be named][To be named]_8a98c40c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6_8a98c63c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6[To_be_inserted_by_user][To be described][To be determined]Open Data_e8150bee-f50e-11e9-8150-ca119fbabdf61.3[To be named][To be named]_8a98c40c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6_8a98c63c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6[To_be_inserted_by_user][To be described][To be determined]Advanced Analytics_e8150d9c-f50e-11e9-8150-ca119fbabdf61.4[To be named][To be named]_8a98c40c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6_8a98c63c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6[To_be_inserted_by_user][To be described][To be determined]Applied ResearchSupport city leaders in using data and evidence to make decisions and creating lasting relationships with researchers._e8151152-f50e-11e9-8150-ca119fbabdf62City LeadersDecision MakingUse data and evidence to make decisions and create lasting relationships with researchers.Local governments are increasingly on the front lines of addressing large scale problems with global implications, such as climate change, public safety, and economic inequality. While evidence-based interventions to help solve those problems are available, local government staff have limited time and capacity to find and implement research-based solutions. As a result, cities continue to work the way they always have — making incremental improvements to programs but not always creating change at a system-level. Through resource development and collaboration with Johns Hopkins University faculty, GovEx is supporting city leaders in using data and evidence to make decisions and creating lasting relationships with researchers.PolicyCreate a roadmap for policy change for cities._e81515b2-f50e-11e9-8150-ca119fbabdf62.1CitiesPolicy MakingRoadmap for Policy Change -- GovEx created A Roadmap for Policy Change for cities, and with input from cities, to facilitate a new way to help municipalities rethink the way they solve problems and address the most salient policy challenges in urban governance._8a98c40c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6_8a98c63c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6[To_be_inserted_by_user][To be described][To be determined]Smart GovShare promising practices, stories, and guidance on the emerging Smart Gov sector._e8151788-f50e-11e9-8150-ca119fbabdf62.2CitiesTechnology UsageSmart Gov & Technology -- As cities explore ways to be responsive to resident needs through using data and technology to improve service delivery, GovEx will share promising practices, stories, and guidance on this emerging sector._8a98c40c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6_8a98c63c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6[To_be_inserted_by_user][To be described][To be determined]Education & WorkforceSupport cities in improving educational and workforce outcomes for all residents._e8151a44-f50e-11e9-8150-ca119fbabdf62.3CitiesEducationWorkforce DevelopmentEducation & Workforce -- In partnership with the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy (IEP), Bloomberg American Health Initiative, Baltimore’s Promise, and others, GovEx focuses on supporting cities in improving educational and workforce outcomes for all residents, with a special focus on Opportunity Youth._8a98c40c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6_8a98c63c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6[To_be_inserted_by_user][To be described][To be determined]Health & Social ServicesShare research findings and recommendations on improving health outcomes._e8151c24-f50e-11e9-8150-ca119fbabdf62.4CitiesHealth CareHealth & Social Services -- Many cities recognize the importance of taking a community level approach to improving health outcomes for residents. These cities are thinking about how traditional civic goals are necessarily supported by measure of social determinants of health that cut across departments like housing, recreation, and police departments. In collaboration with the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, GovEx shares findings on the latest research and recommendations on improving health outcomes._8a98c40c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6_8a98c63c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6[To_be_inserted_by_user][To be described][To be determined]HousingProvide policy briefs and resources on affordable housing and other topics critical to the health and growth of cities and their residents._e8151e18-f50e-11e9-8150-ca119fbabdf62.5MayorsAffordable HousingHousing -- GovEx knows from our own experience, and from the Menino Survey of Mayors, that housing affordability is top of mind for Mayors. The Housing Community of Practice provides policy briefs and resources on this and other topics that are critical to the health and growth of cities and their residents._8a98c40c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6_8a98c63c-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6[To_be_inserted_by_user][To be described][To be determined]_8a98c790-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf62015-04-152019-10-22https://govex.jhu.edu/about/_8a98c876-f472-11e9-8915-5b588ebabdf6OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net