ABOUT
Tiffany C. Davis is a dedicated champion of open data, with a strong commitment to aiding governments in enhancing their data practices.
Her mission revolves around fostering the equitable utilization of data and evidence to address intricate challenges, with a core aim of improving the well-being of residents. With over 10 years of experience, Tiffany's extensive track record includes collaborations with numerous foundations, academic institutions, local and state governments, as well as non-profit organizations. Through her work, she has been instrumental in cultivating enduring data practices through comprehensive training and education, consequently leading to substantial enhancements in government operations and the delivery of public services.
Open Data Advocate
Throughout my career, I have committed myself to crafting data practice methodologies and resources tailored to the specific needs of local communities, fostering their empowerment and facilitating transformative change.
My extensive collaborations with partner organizations and institutions have played a pivotal role in propelling initiatives such as the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) Data Programme, Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance, and Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative - Data Track to greater heights of success.
My unwavering dedication to the principles of open data and performance management has driven the creation of innovative solutions, empowering organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions and thereby enhance their capacity to serve their communities more effectively.
Dynamic Leader
I take great pride in managing diverse teams of advisors and researchers, who are committed to offering hands-on coaching, training, and technical support to executive leaders within local governments.
Our overarching mission is to propel organizational data and performance management practices forward, catalyzing tangible and far-reaching change within communities.
By placing a strong emphasis on collaboration and fostering innovation, my leadership approach empowers these teams, harnessing the diverse perspectives and talents within, to unlock their full potential while working cohesively and nurturing staff to emerge as leaders in their own right.
Mission-Driven Strategist
My proficiency lies in the precise alignment of every action and decision with an organization's overarching mission and core values.
I recognize the critical significance of establishing unambiguous, quantifiable objectives, formulating efficient strategies to attain them, and maintaining an ongoing evaluation of progress to ensure the organization remains firmly on its intended course.
This steadfast dedication to excellence and a resolute focus on achieving results have consistently empowered me to instigate influential transformations spanning a wide array of sectors, each endeavor guided by a resolute sense of purpose and a crystalline vision for a brighter future.
RECOGNITION
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is a professional organization that represents the interests of Black public administrators in the United States. The organization was founded in 1977 with the goal of promoting the professional development of Black public administrators and advancing their representation in leadership positions within the public sector.
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The NFBPA serves as a resource for Black public administrators, providing them with access to training, networking opportunities, and information about career advancement and leadership development. The organization also advocates for policies and practices that support diversity and inclusion in the public sector and works to promote the representation of Black public administrators at all levels of government.
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In an effort to further the goal of “grooming and preparing younger, aspiring, public administrators for senior-level management positions,” NFBPA offers the Steven D. Ford Memorial Award.  Only one award is given each year which is presented during the ELI/Mentor Program graduation at FORUM.
2021 Steven D. Ford
Memorial Award