Featured Authors: 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Edition

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by following this group of Tableau Public Featured Authors and get inspired by their work, and incredible stories and portfolios.

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15 to October 15. The rich histories, culture, contributions, and influence of Hispanics are recognized during this time.

Join us honoring Tableau Public authors with Hispanic roots by shining the spotlight on their work and contributions to the DataFam.

I am thrilled to introduce a new cohort of Featured Authors. Each of them has delighted us with their unique contributions to Tableau Public's ever-growing collection of over 9 million vizzes. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn more about them and explore their notable portfolios.

Brenda Chavez

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Brenda is a Data Analytics Consultant at The Information Lab in New York. She empowers clients to unlock the power of their data through insightful data visualizations, joined Tableau Public in 2023 and has used the platform to create vizzes on topics she’s interested in, from Pokémon to voter rights. Tableau Public is the place where she explores new ideas and hones her skills. She gets inspiration from other talented Tableau authors and enjoys engaging in community projects that push her creative boundaries. She is committed to making data both accessible and engaging for everyone. Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn.

Carlos Eduardo Torres

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Carlos is a Data and Analytics Lead for Roche Central America, Caribbean, and Venezuela, and has been an active member of the Tableau Public community since 2018. With a passion for transforming complex business analytics—especially sales data and market trends—into clear and impactful visualizations, Carlos leverages Tableau Public to share his insights and engage with a global network of data enthusiasts. His ability to tell compelling stories through data drives his work, making analytics more accessible and actionable. Connect with Carlos on LinkedIn.

Cristian J. Barba

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Cristian is a Data Analyst in Ecuador in the retail sector and has been using Tableau Public since 2018. Passionate about technology and data, he applies data mining techniques to uncover insights on social issues and creates vizzes like his “Places for the year of Rural Health” one to help his community. Cristian also shares vizzes on current topics and enjoys exploring data about classic serie and recently joined the #DataPlusTV challenge with his Futurama viz. Connect with Cristian on LinkedIn.

Jessica Bautista

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Jessica is proudly a Mexican with a Master's in Mechanics, Jessica explored various industries before finding her passion for data. In 2022, she joined Tableau Visionary Tristan Guillevin to co-run Ladataviz, where she brings her love for innovation by coding Viz Extensions and developing creative solutions. Inspired by the community, Jessica has been a member of Tableau Public for 4 years, and enjoys visualizing social issues and science, constantly motivated by the Datafam's creativity, diversity, and collaborative spirit. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn, and X

Karla Rodriguez

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Karla is passionate about turning data into surprising insights, often using Tableau to visualize her findings. Her curiosity and love for learning drive her growth mindset, always seeking new knowledge. With a degree from the Academy of Design and Technology and an MIT Applied Data Science certification, Karla excels in statistics, machine learning, and advanced techniques like neural networks and recommendation systems. In her free time, she enjoys reading, chess, trekking, and hanging out with her cat, Luna. Connect with Karla on LinkedIn or her blog.

Paola Reyes

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Paola is a Colombian Data Analyst Engineer based in Washington, DC, where she has embraced her passion for storytelling and data visualization. She transforms complex data into insightful visualizations with Tableau and finds inspiration and builds connections with a global network of talented analysts with Tableau Public. She is interested in social and health topics, such as cobalt mining and work conditions, mental health, and sustainable development data. She’s a former volunteer with the Code and Coffee community where she collaborated with exceptional individuals. Connect with Paola on LinkedIn or explore her portfolio.

Raul Garcia

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Raul is a former Operations Analyst, an Etsy entrepreneur, and a Turo fleet host from El Salvador who has traveled the world as a flight attendant. He started vizzing on Tableau Public in 2022 and follows #VizOfTheDay posts daily to improve his dashboard design and data storytelling skills. He participates in community project #VizForSocialGood with NoiseSolutions. When he’s not vizzing or completing DataCamp certifications, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 2-year-old son, and playing the guitar. His favorite viz topics include sustainability, music, and food & drink. Connect with Raul on LinkedIn.