About
The Open Data Ambassadors (ODA) program recruits, trains, and certifies digitally literate cohorts of volunteer ambassadors to teach about NYC Open Data across the diverse communities of New York City. By working with local offices, libraries, and community organizations, Open Data Ambassadors bridge data literacy gaps and promote neighborhood and issue-based dialogue.
This program is a collaboration between NYC Open Data at NYC’s Office of Technology and Innovation and BetaNYC.
Take a class with an Open Data Ambassador
Who should attend?
Anyone can attend one of our 90 minute virtual classes taught by volunteer Open Data Ambassadors!
What will I learn?
- What is NYC Open Data
- History of the NYC Open Data program
- How to frame questions for working with NYC Open Data
- Using the NYC Open Data website, filtering, and visualizing datasets
- Useful tools powered by NYC Open Data
Attend a virtual class!
Check out the Open Data Ambassadors website to sign up for a class.
Questions? Email Us at ambassadors@open-data.nyc. Want to request a custom or in-person class? Fill out our request form and we’ll be in touch.
Interested in becoming an Open Data Ambassador and teaching others about NYC Open Data? We’re not recruiting right now, but visit nyc.gov/teachopendata to learn more about the process!
Request a class
To request a class from an Open Data Ambassador, please complete this form.
Program Dates
Monthly Public Classes, Annual Train-the-Trainer Program
Learn about NYC Open Data
Find and sign up for an upcoming virtual class here.
Become an Open Data Ambassador
Interested in teaching others about NYC Open Data?
(A new group of Ambassadors was trained in the summer of 2023, so we’re not recruiting right now. Check back for more information on our next training cohort!)
Get In Touch
For information or general inquiries, please contact ambassadors@open-data.nyc