Who are the Tableau Academic Ambassadors?

Learn about the Tableau Academic Ambassadors and how these students and educators showcase the power of Tableau to new data learners.

Tableau Ambassadors teach and share while fostering a positive and supportive space within the data community. They give credit where credit is due, and prioritize inclusivity in everything they do. They shine a spotlight on new voices, innovative ideas, and make the communities around them better. Tableau Ambassadors serve one-year terms in one of seven branches: Forums, User Groups, Academic, DataDev, Public, Social, and CRM Analytics.

What do Tableau Academic Ambassadors do?

Academic Ambassadors are Tableau champions in higher education, empowering and inspiring others to develop and build their data skills. They cultivate a love for data in their own communities, showcase the power of Tableau to new data learners, and help prepare students for success in today’s data-driven world. Both students and educators are part of this mission.

For students, the program gives them tangible experience with data analytics, connects them with networking opportunities through the Tableau DataFam, and provides growth opportunities for both the hard and soft skills necessary to stand out in the workforce. Since the program’s start in 2019, the Tableau Academic Programs team has supported more than 328 academic ambassadors around the globe—evangelizing Tableau and nurturing the data rockstars of tomorrow.

For educators, the program provides them with opportunities to connect with fellow instructors around the world who are teaching data analytics, learn tips and tricks for the classroom, and help drive the future of Tableau education in the classroom. Instructors are at the heart of Tableau Academic Programs. These are the people instilling valuable data skills in young students and creating future data leaders around the world.

How can Tableau Academic Ambassadors support my Tableau journey?

The Academic Ambassadors are inspiring the next generation to learn data skills and join our Tableau community. What can they offer you?

Assist with Tableau workshops and training for on-campus and virtual events.
Guest-speak in the classroom, club meetings, or for Tableau-related events.
Communicate data visualization tips and tricks geared toward students, new learners, and educators.
Provide beginner community support for other students, data learners, and educators.

Connecting with this group of ambassadors is an exciting way to see data analytics from a fresh perspective. The passion they have to learn and share what they know is inspiring.

Meet the 2024 Tableau Academic Ambassadors

Headshots of the 2024 Tableau Academic Ambassadors cohort.

The 2024 Tableau Academic Ambassador class consists of 38 student leaders and 39 champion instructors spanning 21 countries. Meet the entire 2024 Tableau Academic Ambassador cohort. We also connected with a handful of ambassadors to hear more about what being a Tableau Academic Ambassador means to them.

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Stanley Gai, Bucknell University

“As an Ambassador, I see myself as a facilitator of knowledge, helping students harness the power of Tableau to solve real-world problems and make informed decisions. It's about fostering a culture of data-driven thinking and providing students with a competitive edge in the professional world.”

Stanley Gai is a budding data practitioner in his final year of the Business Analytics program at Bucknell University. Passionate about the rapidly evolving technologies and expanding use cases across the horizon of data analytics, Stanley is eager to explore analytics applications on a mission to build AI-inspired decision engines that solve business problems with a balance between rich context and efficiency. With a strong background in analytics, operation research, and business intelligence, Stanley demonstrates how organizations can leverage BI tools to bridge the gap between big data and business insights in his Tableau Public portfolio.

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Jane Kamata, Northeastern University

"To me, serving as a Tableau Academic Ambassador entails seizing the opportunity to bridge the divide between my passion for data and the broader academic community. Becoming an Ambassador represents an opportunity to share my enthusiasm for data and motivate fellow students to acquire valuable data visualisation skills through Tableau."

Jane Kamata is a student at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science and Business Analytics. High school robotics introduced her to Tableau, but the ability to combine analytical and creative skills has kept her vizzing since. She has been recognized as a Tableau Iron Viz: Student Edition 2024 winner and a nominee at the 2024 Vizzie Awards for Notable Newbie, Biggest Growth, and Viz of the Year. Her favorite TUGs are Data+Women New England and Tableau Public. In the future, she aspires to leverage her skills and passion for data to drive impact.

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Kayleen Lee Kai Rong, National University of Singapore

“As a Tableau Academic Ambassador, I’m most excited about the chance to connect with people who share the same love for data and storytelling that I do. I can’t wait to learn from others’ experiences and see the creative ways they use Tableau. I’m also really looking forward to hosting workshops, where I can show students how powerful Tableau can be - not just as a tool, but as a way to uncover stories in data that can make a real impact. For me, it’s all about creating a welcoming space where students feel encouraged to explore, ask questions, and see where Tableau can take them regardless of their background.”

Kayleen is a Data Science and Analytics student at NUS, with a passion for Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Data Visualization. She recently completed Harvard's CS50AI course to deepen her understanding of AI. At NUS, she organizes workshops for the Statistics and Data Science Club and serves as a Curriculum Executive for the Product Club. She also led Kuala Lumpur's largest student-led non-profit race as its Executive Director, raising RM85,000 for anti-slavery initiatives. A former barista, Kayleen enjoys brewing the perfect cup of coffee. As a Tableau Ambassador this year, she’s excited to learn from others, share her experiences, and contribute to the community.

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Patrick Müller, Frankfurt School

"Being a Tableau Academic Ambassador means building a bridge between theory and practice for me. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share my passion for data analysis and visualization with others and to inspire students to think and make decisions based on data.This academic year, I’m particularly excited to organize a hackathon at the Frankfurt School. It will focus on a real-life problem in the areas of accounting, finance, and audit. Although the idea is still in its early stages, the initial feedback is very positive. I’m thrilled that an enthusiastic team of Tableau employees and other Academic Ambassadors is already involved in providing their input. Together, we aim to offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience and deepen their skills in handling data in real-world application scenarios."

Patrick Müller has a degree in business informatics and has worked as a forensic data analyst in consulting and as a data scientist in industry. Since 2020 he has been self-employed with a consulting focus on the preparation and implementation of data analysis projects. He is a lecturer in the certificate courses "Certified Fraud Manager" and "Certified Audit Data Scientist" at the Frankfurt School. One of his teaching focuses is visual analytics. His professional passion is "Turn Fraud into value and Insights into EBIT".

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Eman Alvani, St Louis University

"Being a Tableau Ambassador means everything. It means giving back. It means empowering others by sharing knowledge and skills you've acquired from life's countless mentors. With access to infinite resources and guidance from the incomparable individuals that run the program, it means greater opportunities to learn while advocating for this amazing application and the data community."

Eman currently serves as a Sr. BI Developer, reveling in using skills and knowledge passed down from numerous mentors and advocates to empower others in the field of analysis and data visualization. With over ten years of experience in the financial industry, Eman was first introduced to Tableau in 2016 and has since presented at TC18, TC24, and served on the committee of multiple Tableau User Groups. A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Eman also holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, and Sports Management Studies from Columbia University. In his spare time, Eman enjoys playing hockey, running, and philanthropic endeavors.

How do you become a Tableau Academic Ambassador?

While you do not need to be a Tableau expert to be an ambassador, there are a few things most Tableau Academic Ambassadors have in common:

They are highly interested in data analytics and have some familiarity with Tableau.
They enjoy public speaking, teaching others, or leading workshops to their peers.
They are interested in creating their digital personal brand through social media and Tableau Public.
They are highly collaborative and enjoy working with the Tableau Community.

New Tableau Academic Ambassadors are selected annually.

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