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Data visualization guidance is everywhere, but it's often inconsistent and contradictory.
Practitioners face countless recommendations with little understanding of what actually works or why.
We are here to help.
Our Approach
Data Clarified was founded by a team of data visualization experts who recognized this gap. We bring rigorous research methods to a field dominated by opinion. We systematically review peer-reviewed studies, test principles in professional contexts, and translate academic findings into actionable guidance.
Our Commitment
We bridge the gap between data visualization research and practice. Our goal is to make knowledge accessible, applicable, and valuable for anyone seeking to communicate data more effectively.
What We Provide
Evidence-based resources for developing effective data visualizations. Recommendations connected directly to research. We help you make informed decisions backed by evidence. Contact us to discuss your needs.
About Us
Our team represents a collaborative network of evaluation professionals united by a commitment to evidence-based practice. Together, we bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the challenge of making visualization research accessible.
Tarek Azzam, PhD
Founding Member
Tarek specializes in developing methodological approaches for complex real-world evaluations and has taught data visualization workshops internationally. His work focuses on increasing the rigor, credibility, and impact of evaluations across diverse contexts—from K-12 education to international development.
Sarah Douville, PhD, MBA
Founding Member
Evaluation expert who bridges the analytical and the human side of data. With an MBA in finance and a PhD in Evaluation and Applied Research, Sarah brings experience in both building successful ventures and understanding what makes data communication truly effective.
Piper T. Grandjean Targos, MA
Founding Member
Piper works collaboratively with her clients to build evaluation capacity and create systems-level change. She enjoys using effective and engaging reporting techniques to her reports, bringing data visualization principals and providing insight to organization contexts.
Natalie D. Jones, PhD
Founding Member
Natalie specializes in mixed methods designs and data visualization, ensuring evaluation findings are both rigorous and genuinely usable by program leaders, funders, and policymakers. Drawing on her background in psychology, an M.A. in Org Development, and a PhD in Evaluation and Applied Research Methods to design studies that meet high quality standards while producing results people outside the field can act on.
Ciara C. Knight, PhD
Founding Member
Ciara specializes in equitable data visualization, ensuring that complex findings are both accessible and meaningful to diverse communities. She expertly bridges the gap between data and people by situating visualizations within their broader cultural, organizational, and political contexts.
Darrel Skousen, D.Eval
Founding Member
Evaluation and research methods professional focused on promoting sustained positive impact through social program improvement. Holding a doctorate in Evaluation Practice and an MA in Positive Organizational Behavior and Evaluation, Darrel specializes in translating complex research into clear, actionable practice.