Sara Eichner  is a designer and cartographer, working at the intersection of data analysis and design. Her work utilizes creative visualization strategies to clarify complexities behind the data. She collaborates with a variety of organizations to contribute geospatial analysis and research to projects while designing platforms, tools and systems through which to communicate that work. Sara is a co-founder of Studio 2263, a data analytics and design firm that partners with organizations to address urban and environmental issues. Sara has a masters in fine arts from Syracuse University and a certificate in GIS from Pratt institute. She has taught Spatial Thinking, GIS and Design at Pratt Institute's School of Information as well as User Centered Design for GIS in the Pratt School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Sara is an advocate for open data and a co-curator of Data Through Design, an annual data-driven art exhibition for NYC’s Open Data Week promoting data transparency and innovative engagement with data; in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s office of Technology and Innovation.