2019 AMERICAN CITIES BEST AT USING DATA TO IMPROVE RESIDENTS’ LIVES
Kristin led the public announcement of the 2019 cities to achieve What Works Cities Certification, an award for the most well-managed, data-driven local governments in the country. Her multi-pronged strategy that focused on growing visibility for the What Works Cities initiative at both the national and local levels led to securing an exclusive in U.S. News & World Report, as well as trade coverage and pieces in the cities’ local media markets. She also oversaw the production of feature content that showed how governing with data was leading to better outcomes for communities, and a coordinated social media effort, in which What Works Cities, its allies, participating cities, and more spread the good news
SELECT press
US News & World Report
GovTech: What’s New in Civic Tech: 7 What Works Cities Certifications
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: ‘What Works’ label shows Arlington well-run and who’s responsible
Local Memphis: Memphis Receives “What Cities Work Certification” from Bloomberg Philanthropies
Louisville Business First: Louisville is one of seven cities honored by Bloomberg Philanthropies
FEATURE CONTENT
Kristin oversaw the production of feature content that showed how each winning city is driving better outcomes for their communities by governing with data.