CFEED Director Diana Pienaar recently participated in the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Workforce Wednesday Webinar Series, joining education and workforce leaders from across Florida to discuss how statewide longitudinal data systems can strengthen education and workforce outcomes.
Hosted by the Florida Chamber Foundation, the complimentary webinar, Exploring Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems: What Are They & What Role Do They Play in Securing Florida’s Workforce?, brought together experts from organizations working to improve student success through better use of connected data.
The discussion featured:
- Dr. Evan Bonney, Florida Chamber Foundation
- Adriana Harrington, ExcelinEd
- Diana Pienaar, Central Florida Education Ecosystem Database (CFEED)
- Dave Sobush, Florida College Access Network
During the conversation, panelists explored how securely connecting data across early learning, K–12 education, postsecondary institutions, and the workforce can provide a more complete understanding of student pathways, strengthen collaboration between organizations, and support better decision-making.
Representing CFEED, Diana highlighted the importance of turning connected data into actionable insights that help institutions identify opportunities, remove barriers, and improve student outcomes across the education continuum.
The webinar reinforces a growing statewide commitment to using trusted, collaborative data systems to better align education with workforce needs and create stronger pathways for Florida students.
Watch the video below to hear some of Diana’s key insights from the discussion: