Lighton Nakidde
Urban Planner | GIS Analyst | Data Analyst
- Role
- Data Analyst at Iowa State University Extension And Outreach
- Location
- Des Moines, IA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lighton Nakidde
An urban planner with experience in long-range planning, neighborhood revitalization…
Experience
Data Analyst
Iowa State University Extension And Outreach
Jan 2024 — Present · Ames, IA, US
Analyzed and reported on food systems, focusing on community capitals, resilience, and equity across Iowa and the U.S, providing critical insights that support sustainable development and inclusive policy-making.2. Evaluated demographic and socioeconomic trends nationwide, creating insightful visualizations and narratives to communicate key findings to diverse audiences, including policymakers and community stakeholders.3. Facilitated data collection through online and in-person interviews, focus groups, and open houses to gather qualitative insights, analyze community perspectives, and present research findings to stakeholders.4. Contributed to the creation of automated data reports like the Data for Decision Makers (DDMs) series and to the design of interactive, data-driven online dashboards to streamline access to critical information for stakeholders.5. Created interactive online Tableau dashboards for the AgMRC website commodity reports for each state, enabling users to explore data dynamically and make informed decisions based on visual analytics.6. Led a 2-day quarterly \"Essentials of ArcGIS Pro\" workshop for participants across Iowa, equipping them with essential GIS skills and enhancing statewide data proficiency and analysis capacity.7. Supervised and mentored student assistants, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work, foster professional development, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Education
Makerere University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Construction Engineering
Iowa State University
Certificate, Construction Management
Iowa State University
Certificate, Geographic Information Science and Cartography (GIS)
Iowa State University
Master's degree, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Skills
- Research
- Microsoft Excel
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