New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
Tue, Jan 27
|Live and Video-Only Options Available
In our opinion, Airtable is the most beautiful and overpowered database. Ready to swap your spreadsheets with a supercharged, AI-powered, automation-enabling tool? We’ll start with a simple Airtable project. But that’s just the beginning. The topic we will be exploring is prenatal care in America.


Time & Location
Jan 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Live and Video-Only Options Available
About the Event
In our opinion, Airtable is the most beautiful, overpowered, and - perhaps - under-appreciated database. Ready to swap your spreadsheets with a supercharged, AI-powered, automation-enabling tool? We’ll start with a simple Airtable project. But that’s just the beginning.
Topic
Prenatal care in America.
Tutorials Tailored for You
What is your favorite way to learn?
Level 1. Grab 'n' Go. I want a superfast way to get the information. We recommend the "Video Only" option.
Level 2. Try 'n' Tinker. I want to try a data challenge. We recommend joining the Live Workshop. Not able to attend the event? "Video Only" options are available for those who want to try the data challenge.
Level 3. Certificate Seeker. I want to build my data portfolio and earn a microcerticate. We definitely recommend joining the Live Workshop. Not able to attend the event? A certificate is still possible with the "Video Only" option. Certificate seekers have 3 days after the video is shared to complete the project. Resources are shared after the live workshop. Video processing takes 1 - 7 days. More info below.
*Unable to make the live workshop? "Video Only" options are available for those who want to learn at all levels!
🎯 Data Challenge
Main Objective: Collect key indicators for your community using free sources of prenatal care data and create a portfolio project.
3 Learning Objectives
by the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Query & Collect 📊 data on prenatal care for your region
Analyze data using the data tool: 🧰 🛠️ Airtable.
Visualize & Humanize data by creating a 🎨 database for a key stakeholder i.e. target audience.
Keywords and core concepts also covered:
Human-centered, design-first data
Basics of 🧰 🛠️ Airtable
Upstream/Downstream health indicators
Prerequisites.
Beginner-friendly, no prior experience needed.
Portfolio Project + Micro Certificate
🎯 Data Challenge: Using a key indicator, create a real-world portfolio project for a key stakeholder for your region
🏆 Micro Certificate awarded for demonstrable skills and projects completed by Day 3.
⏰ Time Budget: 20-40 minutes. Each project is designed to be successfully completed within 20-40 minutes.
Hosted by BroadStreet
BroadStreet is a 501(c)3 created for learners by learners and centers around practical public health projects that can make an impact.
Belief
📊 Data ❤️ heal the world 🌎
Goal
To show that you can make a difference with data.
Mission
BroadStreet creates training programs centered around training the next generation of leaders in data, tools, and tech to improve community health.
Agenda
The 90 minute workshop is split into 3 main parts. Unable to join the full event? There are "breakaway" moments between each part. Join us for 30 min, 1 hr, or the full 90 min session. Times are approximate. "Video-only" options are also available for those unable to make the event.
Please note: Timezone listed for the event is Eastern Time (ET).
Part 1 (30 min). Pre-survey + Project Overview
Part 2 (30 min). Data Challenge Step-by-Step walkthrough
Part 3 (30 min). Team Test 'n' Try. Recommended for certificate seekers.
Tickets for the Live Workshop are limited. Reserve your spot now by registering.
Learn while making a real-world impact!
Certificates
Certificate seekers will have 3-days to complete a Data Challenge. Each Data Challenge is designed to be explained in 20 min. Everyone learns at different paces and in different ways. The average time to complete the challenge is 20-40 minutes. Projects complete by midday Day 3 are awarded certificates.
Instructors

Diana Saad, MPH
Data for Change Program Coordinator
BroadStreet Institute
Diana has a passion for exploring data and using tools like Airtable and over the past year has worked with dozens of trainees on Airtable setup, indicator exploration, data stories, and logic models. Diana is passionate about health and wellness, specifically for women and children.

Angel Santellano, BS
Data for Change Program Coordinator
BroadStreet Institute
Angel is a Master of Public Health graduate student at California Baptist University. Angel is a dedicated higher education professional with experience in health promotion, education, and medical education. Angel has worked with dozens of trainees on Airtable setup, indicator exploration, data stories, and logic models. Angel is focused on the sectors of higher education and not-for-profits.
FAQs:
Q: Is it free?
Yes, this is a free event. If you'd like to donate to our Community Health Impact Fund, please see https://www.broadstreet.org/give
Q: Will it be recorded?
Yes, parts of the session will be recorded. Want to participate in the Data Challenge, but unable to attend the event? Select the "Video Only" ticket option below.
Q: What will I need?
Computer recommended for the workshop. The workshop is an interactive and collaborative session. Joining on mobile is not recommended. If your worksite blocks collaborative platforms like Gdrive, please consider joining on a non-work computer.
Q: What if I cannot make the workshop on Tuesday?
We have a "Video Only" options for those who want to gain the knowledge and earn a microcertificate. We send email updates the week of the workshop.
Financial Disclosures:
BroadStreet Institute and the events are fully funded by our community of learners. This event is not sponsored and we are not affiliated with the tools and tech in our trainings. We hope you will love this Data Challenge and, if you are not a donor yet, we hope you will consider becoming a donor in the future.
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