Data Overload to Impact: KPIs for Organizational Wellness, Engagement, and Performance

SESSION INFO

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Session Type: Workshop

In today's data-driven world, organizations often find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available. This session will demystify the process of simplifying complex data and connecting it to key performance indicators (KPIs) that directly influence organizational levels of wellness, engagement, and performance. By getting basic to go deep, attendees will learn how to distill data into actionable insights that align with their organization's goals. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, you'll walk away with the tools and techniques needed to harness the power of data without getting lost in the details.

SESSION PRESENTERS

Dr. Nicholas Powell
Director of Strategic Planning & Analysis, GA Department of Community Supervision


From a Juvenile Probation Officer to his current role as the Director of Strategic Planning & Analysis for the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, Dr. Nicholas Powell has dedicated his professional life to studying the social context of crime. By understanding these subtleties, he strives to formulate and oversee strategies that improve criminal justice outcomes and reduce the negative consequences of our legal system. Additionally, Dr. Powell is a Criminal Justice Professor at Georgia Southern University and a P.O.S.T. Certified Instructor. His research focuses on patterns surrounding the intersections of legal system involvement (i.e., probation, parole, incarceration) and contextual factors, such as addiction, homelessness, and mental health.


Dr. Alexandra Walker
Director of Community Relations and Strategy, The Alliance for Community & Justice Innovation


Dr. Alexandra Walker has more than 25 years of experience in the field of reentry and behavioral health. She offers a diverse background in evidence-based practices, training, program development, implementation science, and treatment modalities. Alex has worked on a myriad of federal, state, and local justice initiatives and research projects. Most recently she transitioned from the Colorado Parole Board as Vice Chair to co-found and run the Alliance for Community and Justice Innovation (ACJI). Having managed implementation efforts large and small across the correctional space, Alex brings a wealth of experience in both community based and institutional corrections. She is well versed in the development, implementation, and measurement of structured decision-making tools and is committed to helping organizations reach fidelity to their highest impact practices and programs. As the Director of Community Relations and Strategy for ACJI, Alex provides tools, strategies, research and evaluation supports for implementation efforts at the state and local level, coaches leaders on implementation and staff engagement efforts, and develops practices and resources for specialized populations with organizations across the country.