FUEL Milwaukee Leadership Luncheon with Dr. Victor Amaya

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When the City of Milwaukee proposed cutting its down-payment assistance budget by 90%, Data You Can Use helped turn neighborhood-level information into action. The organization prepared district-level data showing who was being served, where homeownership support was needed, and what the proposed cuts would mean for Milwaukee families. Residents and housing advocates used that information to make their case, and the city restored $1M to the program. That is data doing what it is supposed to do: helping people see clearly, organize effectively, and push for change.

Victor at the Helm 
At the helm of that work is Dr. Victor Amaya, President and Executive Director of Data You Can Use. Since taking the lead in 2021, Victor has helped grow the organization, increase revenue by 140%, and drive a 400% increase in event participation. Under his leadership, Data You Can Use has expanded the reach of tools like Neighborhood Portraits, which provides detailed reports on 27 Milwaukee neighborhoods, and MKE Indicators, which tracks citywide data across housing, health, population, equity and access, and market value.

A Record of Impact 
Victor’s career shows a clear record of impact across Milwaukee’s civic and community landscape, including leadership roles with Milwaukee Public Schools and City Year Milwaukee. His work has also been recognized by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation with the Doug Jansson Leadership Award and by United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County as one of its Philanthropic 5. He also serves in volunteer leadership with the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership, Southside Organizing Center, Your Move MKE, and Techqueria Milwaukee.

Hear His Story 
Join us for a Leadership Luncheon with one of Milwaukee’s most impactful civic data leaders. Victor will share how better data can strengthen organizations, guide smarter investment, and help people take action in their communities.

About the Leadership Luncheon Series

The Leadership Luncheon Series connects early- to mid-career professionals with the influential leaders shaping Milwaukee’s future. These fast-moving, 60-minute conversations are designed to deliver practical leadership lessons, local insight, and meaningful connection before sending you back into your workday energized and ready to lead.