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Jennifer broadened the discussion beyond corporate walls, emphasizing that data is embedded in daily life—whether through mobile phones, gaming, smartwatches, or IoT devices. Every interaction generates data, highlighting the universal relevance and importance of data literacy.
Promoting Women in Data: Growth and Diversity
A significant portion of Jennifer’s address focused on the growing role of women in data fields. She cited projections that data-related jobs will experience the fastest growth across all sectors by 2029. Yet, women remain underrepresented; only 15% of data science professionals are women, and women constitute just 26% of roles in technology.