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Careers in Data Science

 From liberal arts major to major impact

What do Musical Theater, Psychology, History, and Business Administration all have in common? These fields can all provide you with successful tools and experiences that can lead to valuable careers incorporating data science. In this session, Trés McMichael, Senior Program Manager for Social Impact Civic Alliances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will discuss his pathways from a liberal arts education to a non-profit professional who has incorporated research, evaluation, and data visualization as a tool to support arts, culture, and community change.

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About Trés McMichael

Trés McMichael is a joy-filled arts leader and performer who is passionate about community empowerment, arts education, and social justice. Originally from Baltimore, Trés is an alumnus of Elon University, where he graduated with degrees in Music Theatre (BFA) and Arts Administration (BA). He also holds an MFA in Arts Leadership and a certificate in Fundraising Leadership from Seattle University. While pursuing his graduate degree, he was named an EDI Research Fellow with the Association of Arts Administration Educators. He has worked with various nonprofit and arts organizations such as Arena Stage, DC Collaborative, and the NAACP. Through his work, Trés strives to do work that is in and with, not to or for, the communities he serves.