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Kansas struggles with “brain drain,” losing talented graduates to other states. Public service offers a solution through meaningful, stable careers that encourage young professionals to stay. The PPMC is tackling this challenge by developing leadership programs, supporting women in public service, and enhancing workforce strategies with local communities. Strengthening public service can help Kansas retain its talent and thrive.

Data is the new oil! Just like crude oil, raw data needs to be refined to unlock its full potential. This blog explores how data fuels growth, drives innovation, and is becoming a powerful tradeable asset, while also highlighting the ethical responsibilities that come with it.

Iowa’s Integrated Data System for Decision Making (I2D2) unifies data from education, health, and human services to inform policies that support children and families. With strong data governance in place, I2D2 ensures ethical data use while providing insights into factors like parental care that shape kindergarten readiness, enabling targeted interventions to improve outcomes for Iowa’s youngest residents.

Did you know that the roots of data integration trace back to the 1980s? Data sharing is an even older practice. Let’s explore the journey from data sharing to integrated data, with a spotlight on meteorology.

Read our blog and discover how the Allegheny Family Screening Tool (AFST) in Allegheny County is revolutionizing service delivery through integrated data—plus the benefits and limitations of this innovative tool.

We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Gooding to Team PPMC! Sarah joins us as a Community Program Specialist, bringing valuable experience from her previous roles with the City of Derby and the City of Wichita. As a former PPMC Graduate Assistant, we're excited to have her back on the team in a staff role. Welcome to #TeamPPMC, Sarah!

CMS and HMIS collaborated to better identify homeless children by integrating their data, ensuring more students received needed support. This approach shows the power of data-driven solutions in addressing social challenges.

Please join us in welcoming Brad Richards to Team PPMC! With a Bachelor of Science in Economic Pre-Law, Brad has joined our team as a Community Program Coordinator. We are so excited to have Brad on #TeamPPMC!

Wicked problems and how Team PPMC navigates through them.