From Numbers to Narrative: Framing Data

From Narrative to Numbers: Framing Data

Good data storytelling doesn't start with formatting, it starts with framing. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to guide audiences to insight instead of getting them lost in the numbers. Through interactive exercises, we’ll examine real examples of data presentations and identify what helps — and what hinders — understanding. 

This workshop helps researchers and advocates present data in ways that make patterns, implications, and solutions clear. Using framing strategies grounded in cognitive and communication science, we’ll explore how to move from “here are the numbers” to “here’s what they mean and why they matter.” Participants leave with practical techniques to make their findings more accessible, engaging, and actionable.

What You’ll Learn

This workshop will improve participants' ability to to use data in ways that:

  • Highlight systemic causes and solutions, not just individual challenges.
  • Avoid reinforcing unproductive stereotypes.
  • Point to solutions, not just problems.

Lynn Davey, Ph.D. is a former psychology professor turned social issue framing and communications strategist. With years of experience both conducting and translating social and framing science research into actionable strategies for advocates, she has worked with scientists, public health experts and policy advocates to improve public understanding of complex social issues like child development, racial equity, violence prevention, mental health and poverty.

Lynn’s approach is rooted in science, not PR and marketing, and she specializes in helping advocates use storytelling to advance meaningful policy change.

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