Summary
Alma Trotter is a data journalist and policy advocate who leads open-data initiatives at CareSet, driving public access to Medicare/Medicaid data and collaborating with researchers and journalists to illuminate health policy. As Director of Data Journalism, she shapes how data storytelling informs decision-making and government transparency, building bridges between data science, policy, and the public. Her early-career experience at CareSet encompassed HR, finance, and operations, giving her a practical, cross-functional perspective on running data-driven programs. She serves on Civic Tech DC's board and co-organizes its activities, leveraging tech talent to empower nonprofits and strengthen civic engagement in Washington, DC. Alma holds a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin, a background that informs her human-centered approach to data and public good. Based in Washington, she combines field knowledge, policy insight, and community leadership to turn complex datasets into actionable public benefits.
10 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
The University of Texas at Austin