MaineR Online Talk August 2026

Join us for a short, but sweet 30-40 minute talk given by MaineR Christine Parker!

The talk is titled:

R is for Advocacy: From data to decision-makers

MaineR locals will meet in the evening at 5:30 to de-brief on the talk and enjoy a few beers together.

• Link to the registration/call is posted here on the event and sent out the the mailing list.

R is for Advocacy: From data to decision-makers

Far too many decision makers rely on information backed by very-little (or no) data. With R in their toolbox, advocacy groups can share impactful, data-driven insights with those decision makers, simply by transforming a bunch of numbers in a government spreadsheet into graphics, maps, and reports. We'll talk about packages that align well with advocacy goals; how well R connects with other databases; and a variety of customizable deliverables. p.s. I do a lot of spatial work, so tune in if you like maps.

Christine is the Senior GIS Analyst on the Community Broadband Networks team at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Christine’s work is focused on illustrating and describing Internet availability and adoption across the United States. Her work supports the team’s advocacy and education efforts centered around developing community-owned broadband networks. She earned her MS & PhD in Natural Resources & Environmental Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Contact Dave with any questions!