“The State Chief Data Officer Tracker, created by the Beeck Center’s Digital Service Network and Data Labs teams, is a first-of-its-kind resource that tracks the evolving role of CDOs in state governments and their efforts to advance data-informed decision-making and collaboration across agencies. Data is a powerful tool for improving government transparency, accountability, and service delivery. As the role of data in policy development grows, state chief data officers (CDOs) are crucial in guiding this transformation and spearheading innovative approaches to advance data-informed decision-making.  State CDOs play a key collaborative role in overseeing the management, accessibility, and strategic use of data across government agencies. Their work is essential for breaking down silos and generating actionable insights that inform decisions on everything from understanding the impact of Long COVID on the workforce to making government procurement more equitable. Since the first CDO role was established in 2010, the increasing presence of CDOs in state government has sparked important discussions on how these roles are created, structured, and resourced.  The Beeck Center’s Digital Service Network (DSN) and Data Labs teams are excited to launch the State Chief Data Officer Tracker, drawing on insights from the State Chief Data Officers Network. This first-of-its-kind resource tracks the evolving role of CDOs and how they structure data operations in their states.”