Dr. Orville (OJ) Jackson (he/him pronouns) is Founder and Principle of Opportunity Analytics, a consulting firm that helps mission-driven education organizations translate complex data into actionable strategy. Previously he served as a Senior Program Officer on the US Data Team of the Gates Foundation, he supported efforts to address gaps in the education to workforce data ecosystem. Prior to joining the foundation, Dr. Jackson served as the Vice President, Data Strategy for Greatschools.org where he led the organization’s data team, using one of the largest databases on K-12 school information in the country to help all families access a quality education and improve student outcomes. Dr. Jackson has over 20 years of experience using data at all levels to drive positive change for students of color and students living in poverty. He is a proud first-generation college graduate and earned his A.A. from Cypress College, a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He likes reading and watching Sci-Fi/Fantasy and lives in Berkeley, California with his partner, 2 teen-aged children, a goldendoodle, and the occasional foster kitten.