"The first thing that must be understood about how Movement Scientists show up in political battlefields is that we are connectors, first-responders, and pioneers of innovative methods within the field of data science and design. We connect people to essential statistics, resources, writings, databases, impact statements, etc. We are on the frontlines of debate. Here, we are armed with the data points necessary to refute problematic ideology, support community voices, demonstrate root causes, and hold authority figures accountable."
--Jessica Bellamy
Our Team
Our team is made up of staff members, Board members, and Accountability Council members. We are proud of the fact that our team is made up of grassroots organizers, activists, equity-centered data specialists, new economy advocates, and people most impacted by systemic issues in our base city of Louisville, KY.
Staff members who engage in research and data collection maintain the following certifications:
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Human Subjects Research certification from the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
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Responsible Conduct of Research certification from CITI Program
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Financial Conflict of Interest certification from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Our Staff
Josh Poe
He/him/his
Co-Principal Investigator
Urban Planner, Geographer, Research Analyst, & Community Organizer.
Jessica Bellamy
She/her/hers
Co-Principal Investigator
Information Designer, Research Analyst, & Community Organizer
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