Dean Ritz

Senior Research Fellow

Dean Ritz is a Senior Research Fellow at the Data Foundation, a non-profit organization that advocates for the use of open data in government and business. In his role, Dean Ritz conducts research on data policy and governance issues, and helps to develop and implement open data initiatives that improve decision-making and drive innovation.Dean Ritz has over 20 years of experience in the field of data management and analytics, with expertise in data governance, data quality, and data standards. Prior to joining the Data Foundation, he worked at several other organizations, including the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he led efforts to improve data management practices and develop data governance frameworks.Dean Ritz holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from James Madison University and a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Maryland. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has been recognized for his contributions to the field of data management and open data, including being named to the Federal 100 list by Federal Computer Week.

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#data

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