3rd Edition | 95 Next-Gen Stars of the #DataFam Data Visualization Community
Spanning six continents, this year’s selection process saw 144 nominations for talented #datafam from 21 countries, ultimately recognizing 95 individuals. This adjustment came after excluding ten nominees officially recognized by Tableau or its employees.
#TableauNext champions the emergence of both new and veteran community members who have significantly elevated their contributions. These individuals demonstrate strong potential for future recognition by Tableau as an Ambassador, Visionary, or even a prospective employee. They actively share visualizations on Tableau Public and engage in community activities, blogging, and more. While hundreds could have been considered, and thousands have publicly showcased their Tableau skills, the selection for this list is based on the profound impact made by the 2024 cohort, following the trailblazing footsteps of their predecessors.
I initiated this annual celebration in 2022 to spotlight our newer members who, although yet to be officially acknowledged by Tableau, are pivotal to the future landscape of our community and the broader field of data visualization. They embody global expansion, diversity, creativity, and leadership qualities essential for this domain's evolution.
Many individuals featured since #TableauNext 2022 have continued to ‘pay it forward,’ stepping into roles as Tableau Ambassadors and Tableau Visionaries, joining Tableau’s workforce, initiating significant community projects, + securing the IronViz finalist and Champion title. Providing a platform for these gifted contributors to shine is a privilege — and while the prior cohorts set a high bar, I am confident that this extensive group will rise to meet, if not exceed, those from earlier cohorts.
The words covered for those below were lightly paraphrased versions of comments shared by their nominators. The names of the dozens of nominators who did not request anonymity are shared at the end of #TableauNext2024.
Abdelaziz Mahjoub | Egypt
Abdelaziz Mahjoub is recognized for his exceptional contributions to the Arabic Tableau community, providing much-needed support and resources in a market that often receives limited attention.
Ai Sugiyama | Japan
Tableau Public | Twitter | Website
With her remarkable commitment to daily Tableau visualizations and contributions across various platforms, Ai Sugiyama has significantly influenced and encouraged the Tableau community in Japan.
Aki Nakano | Japan
Aki is known for actively participating in numerous competitions, including the Tokyo Governor’s Cup Open Data Hackathon, showcasing the power of data and Tableau.
Alex Barakov | Netherlands
Tableau Public | LinkedIn | Website
Alex Barakov has significantly contributed to the Tableau community by developing mature enterprise implementations, sharing insights at user group conferences, and supporting the Russian-speaking Tableau User Group.
Alexandra Florea | Germany
Alexandra Florea impresses with her innovative Tableau visualizations, demonstrating exceptional skill and creativity despite only a year of experience.
Alfred Chan | UK
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Alfred Chan has inspired the Tableau community by sharing various highly favored dashboards on Tableau Public and actively engaging with the community.
Alison Pitt | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website
Known for her knowledge, creativity, and generosity, Alison Pitt actively shares her expertise within the Tableau community, particularly at OCTUG.
Anamaria Brinaru | Romania
Anamaria Brinaru is celebrated for her creative Tableau projects, continuous learning, and her efforts to help colleagues excel with Tableau.
Anamaria Craita | Romania
Recognized for her outstanding Tableau design skills, Anamaria Craita consistently surprises with her creativity and insightful analysis.
Andrei Stan | Romania
Andrei Stan is acclaimed for his eye-catching Tableau dashboards, showcasing his exceptional design skills.
Andy Holt | Australia
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Andy Holt’s extensive knowledge of Tableau, both as a developer and server admin and his eagerness to share insights marks him as an outstanding contributor to the community.
Angela Drucioc | France
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Angela Drucioc has passionately contributed to the French Tableau community with numerous presentations and LinkedIn posts, making her a significant influencer and enthusiastic analytics advocate.
Anna Kourouniotis | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube
Anna Kourouniotis stands out with her exceptional Tableau Public portfolio and generous knowledge sharing within the higher education community.
Asha Daniels | UK
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Asha Daniels has been recognized for her innovative and beautiful data visualizations on Tableau Public, sharing her techniques through blogs and earning a Viz of the Day award.
Bea Katona | Hungary
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
As a newcomer to the DataFam community, Bea Katona has showcased her technical skills and creativity through engaging and meaningful Tableau visualizations.
Becca B. | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Becca B. created a dashboard for the Stop AAPI Hate NPO, using DataViz to highlight racial discrimination issues in the country through both quantitative and qualitative data.
Ben Norland | Ireland
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Ben Norland has been recognized as a Tableau Public Featured Author, published over 25 vizzes, and actively contributed to the #SportsVizSunday space, significantly impacting the community.
Brad Wheeler | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Brad Wheeler has been instrumental in mentoring individuals in their Tableau careers, contributing to the DFW TUG, and sharing his Tableau knowledge widely, positively impacting many careers.
Cameran Clayton | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Cameran Clayton has built a robust Tableau Public portfolio on crucial topics, showcasing her mastery of Tableau’s features and her commitment to critical social issues.
Camilo Rodriguez Bejarano | Columbia
Known for his incredible Peaky Blinders viz, Camilo Rodriguez Bejarano has demonstrated exceptional creativity and skill in Tableau visualization.
Caroline Seguin | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Caroline Seguin actively participates in the higher education community, and the #PickYourPassion group is known for her constructive feedback and engagement.
Chira Abdullgafoor | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | GitHub
Chira Abdullgafoor has been active in the Chicago Tableau community, contributing to the VSFG project and sharing his experiences at DataViz events, enhancing the community’s knowledge and engagement.
Dan Nicholson | Canada
Dan Nicholson combines his passions for curling and data in Tableau, showcasing unique data points and clean, easily understandable visualizations that provide valuable insights and reporting for his team.
Deepak Holla | India
Deepak Holla hosts a show where he showcases his presentation skills to the #datafam, encouraging peers with his enthusiasm and expertise in Tableau.
Elaine Yuan | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website
Recognized by Tableau with Viz of The Day and featured in the DataFam roundup, Elaine Yuan has significantly contributed to the Tableau community, focusing on pop culture, diversity, and inclusion.
Emmanuella Tudome | Nigeria
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Emmanuella Tudome’s progress and beautiful Tableau Public profile have made her a notable figure in the community, receiving a Viz of the Day award and showcasing her potential for future contributions.
Fabricio Lennart Flores Ledezma | Bolivia
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | Quora
Known for his boundless enthusiasm and commitment to learning, sharing, and uplifting others in the datafam, Fabricio Lennart Flores Ledezma’s infectious positivity has made him a standout contributor.
Frankie Benson | UK
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Frankie Benson’s Tableau Public profile showcases inspiring and well-designed dashboards, earning her a Viz of the Day award and active engagement in the community.
Geanina Cioboată | Romania
Geanina Cioboată is recognized as a very talented Tableau consultant, combining a brilliant analytical mind with excellent design skills.
Gemma Francisco | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website
Co-leading the Orange County Tableau User Group and participating in community initiatives, Gemma Francisco has demonstrated excellent technical know-how and positively influenced others’ Tableau journeys.
Geoff Koch | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Geoff Koch runs a quarterly #PickYourPassion group with a strong Tableau portfolio, making significant contributions to the community by helping others realize their potential.
George-Alexandru Gavrilovici | Romania
Known for his impressive storytelling in Tableau visualizations, George-Alexandru Gavrilovici also supports his colleagues with expert advice and data expertise.
Hajime Komatsu | Japan
Hajime Komatsu has shared numerous Tableau Prep techniques on social media, contributing to the Japan Tableau Prep User Group Meeting and offering valuable learning content for the community.
Harim Jung | Canada
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Playing a pivotal role in enhancing SDG data visualization within the Datafam community, Harim Jung is launching the inaugural SDG ESG TUG to strengthen community engagement and impact on SDG data visualization.
Heather Cox | Australia
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Contributing constructively to the APAC datafam, Heather Cox engages in user group events and Tableau public activities, showing potential as a vital contributor to the Tableau community.
Hiroaki Nakajima | Japan
The individual has made significant contributions to the Prep community through dedicated work on Preppin’ Data and sharing valuable insights, demonstrating exceptional dedication and serving as an inspirational figure by transcending age-related limitations.
Iaroslava Mizai | Ukraine
Creating beautiful, thought-provoking data visualizations focusing on the war in Ukraine, Iaroslava Mizai also shares her insights through blogging.
Igor Garlowski | UK
Igor Garlowski has offered fantastic TUG presentations and mentorship, making him a valuable source of learning for the Tableau community.
Israel Ayoola | Nigeria
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Known for his resilience and zeal in advancing the community through Tableau visualizations, Israel Ayoola demonstrates a passion for improving and contributing to the community.
Jacob Rothemund | Australia
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Jacob Rothemund has shown innovation and leadership in data visualization, supporting the internal and wider Tableau community with his expertise and generous knowledge sharing.
Jason Yang | Canada
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Active in the Canadian Tableau community, Jason Yang is a winner of the WizGames in Canada, consistently keeping his Tableau Public profile fresh and delivering great Iron Viz submissions.
Jennifer Heaton | USA
Although new to Tableau Public, Jennifer Heaton’s professional work at Western Carolina University and the University of Miami is exceptional, showcasing her expertise at numerous conferences.
Júlia Borsi | Hungary
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | Behance
Pairing technical skills with enthusiasm for data-driven storytelling and beautiful design, Júlia Borsi exemplifies the art of creating meaningful and aesthetically pleasing data visualizations.
Kapil Dhiman | India
Tableau Public | LinkedIn | YouTube
Kapil Dhiman leads a YouTube channel dedicated to Tableau, providing valuable resources and training to the community, and actively engages on LinkedIn to share his experiences and support.
Keiichi Nomura | Japan
Involved in a wide range of Tableau activities, Keiichi Nomura organizes the tableau study group EoE and co-hosted “Datakids,” sharing the excitement of data work with elementary students and contributing to the DATA Saber program.
Keitaro Nakashima | Japan
Establishing the DATA Saber Fightclub community, Keitaro Nakashima has fostered communication among members and led numerous presentations, expecting to influence Japan’s future significantly.
Kimberly Coutts | USA
Although her public profile is just starting, Kimberly Coutts’ SNL viz and the creativity of her other visualizations have shown great potential and excitement for future contributions.
Krishma Shah | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Not only a talented developer, Krishma Shah engages with the Tableau community, demonstrating her commitment and skill in development and community participation.
Kristina Sementkovskaia | Czech Republic
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Demonstrating a solid commitment for VizForSocialGood, Kristina Sementkovskaia has used Tableau Public for impactful data visualizations, contributing significantly to projects for organizations like the WHO and CEPEI.
Leah Warner-Tedaldi | UK
Leah Warner-Tedaldi has created engaging Tableau visualizations, such as the Reading Wrapped ’23 viz, showcasing her creativity and technical expertise.
Li-Lun Tu | USA
Tableau Public | LinkedIn | YouTube
An enthusiastic Tableau advocate, Li-Lun Tu actively shares his knowledge through TUG presentations, YouTube tutorials, and community engagement.
M Lakshmi Kameshwara Abhijeeth | India
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Abhijeet demonstrates his passion and expertise through dynamic dashboards on Tableau Public, reflecting his solid background and technical proficiency.
Madeeha Amatur | United Arab Emirates
Madeeha Amatur’s visualizations stand out for their beautiful design elements, technical expertise, and great use of color, showcasing her talent in Tableau.
Maureen Okonkwo | Nigeria
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
A pillar of the Nigerian #datafam, Maureen Okonkwo builds an impressive Tableau Public portfolio, co-hosts a podcast, and supports the community, making a significant impact.
Misaki Takatsu | Japan
Misaki Takatsu creates Tableau visualizations that resonate with users and those new to Tableau, demonstrating her ability to communicate powerfully through data.
Munehiko Nagase | Japan
Actively involved in training apprentices and leading collaborative projects at the Japan Tableau User Group, Munehiko Nagase plays a key role in developing the #DataFam and fostering a love for data visualization.
Natalliia Maksimova | USA
Natallia Maksimova stands out for her innovative contributions, such as the “Tableau Challenge for Kids,” and her exceptional coaching and mentorship skills, adding valuable perspectives to the Tableau community.
Norito Nakamura | Japan
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube
An active contributor to the Japanese Tableau community, Norito Nakamura excels in various roles, from hosting “Tabu-radi” to leading DATA Saber Bridge projects, significantly impacting the community.
Omokehinde Eseohe Ayodeji | Nigeria
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website
Demonstrating technical skills and engagement in community projects, Omokehinde Eseohe Ayodeji is dedicated to improving her work and sharing her knowledge, showing great promise for future contributions.
Omolara Akanni | Nigeria
New to her Tableau journey, Omolara Akanni actively seeks feedback and improvement, showing dedication and potential for significant contributions to the community.
Pat Sarsfield | USA
Recognized as a fantastic person and valuable community member, Pat Sarsfield’s potential as an ambassador highlights his significant contributions and influence within the Tableau community.
Phyllis Tay | Singapore
With an impressive portfolio and leadership role in the Singapore TUG, Phyllis Tay actively contributes to and supports the Tableau community.
Prathamesh Sunil Kakade | USA
Tableau Public | LinkedIn | Website
With a solid academic foundation and professional experience in data analytics, Prathamesh Sunil Kakade’s expertise in Tableau and dedication to sharing insights make him an exceptional candidate for recognition.
Qingyue Li | USA
Although new to Tableau Public, Qingyue Li’s dashboards already demonstrate a keen eye for design, storytelling, and analytical skills.
Raisa Hannus | USA
Known for her creativity and technical expertise, Raisa Hannus impresses with her innovative use of Tableau in visualizations, showcasing her talent and imagination.
Ray Givler | USA
Famous for his #Buildtolearn hashtag on LinkedIn, Ray Givler shares his learning journey and insights, supporting and encouraging the Tableau community.
Rob Taylor | UK
Engaging in community projects and speaking opportunities, Rob Taylor’s contributions, including his Advent Calendar viz, demonstrate his commitment to and impact within the Tableau community.
Rohit Patil | India
Rohit Patil stands out for his exceptional Tableau skills, mentorship, and dedication to learning and growth, significantly contributing to the community and team capabilities.
Ryan Soares | Canada
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website
Known as one of the best Tableau designers in Canada, Ryan Soares’ expertise in sports visuals and humble nature make him a notable figure within the community.
Ryusei Higuchi | Japan
Achieving the status of the first student master in the DATA Saber — Bridge program and winning a Tableau contest, Ryusei Higuchi shows promise as a talent supporting Japan’s data-driven culture.
Sahil Choudhary | India
Tableau Public | LinkedIn | GitHub
With a learning mindset, Sahil Choudhary explores and builds interesting tools for Tableau users, sharing his knowledge through a Tableau Bootcamp and contributing to the community.
Saloni Goel | USA
Saloni Goel narrates stories through data with Tableau, making impactful visualizations that go beyond mere charts to offer a narrative enriched by design finesse and technical prowess.
Sara Hamdoun | UK
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Working at JLL, Sara Hamdoun has impressed with her Tableau Public profile, particularly her collaborative Tableau Book of Calcs, and supports colleagues with her extensive Tableau knowledge.
Sarah Pallett | USA
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website
Sarah Pallett actively shares tips on her blog, promotes Tableau programs, and documents her collaboration on a Ted Lasso video that earned Viz of the Day, showcasing her community engagement and creativity.
Satyabrata Majhi | India
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Through creating a TUG and training newcomers, Satyabrata Majhi demonstrates his dedication to Tableau and engagement with the community, making a notable impact.
Serena Purslow | UK
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Inspiring the Tableau Community with her dashboard designs and active interaction, Serena Purslow has been recognized with two Viz of the Day awards and as a Tableau Public Featured Author.
Sho Suzaki | Japan
Significant in educating Tableau users in Japan and managing “Data Saber Bridge,” Sho Suzaki provides valuable opportunities for learning and community development.
Shubham Kumar | India
With solid experience and certification in Tableau, Shubham Kumar has completed multiple projects, showcasing his skills and dedication to data visualization.
Simon Jahan | France
As a co-creator of the French TUG, Simon Jahan contributes significantly to the community with his deep Tableau knowledge and engaging visualizations.
Tomoko Kato | Japan
Recognized for her Viz of the Day workbook, Tomoko Kato creates impactful Tableau visualizations, demonstrating her talent and creativity.
Tsubasa Kitahara | Japan
Active in DATA Saber Bridge and the community, Tsubasa Kitahara significantly spreads the charm of Tableau and contributes to community engagement.
Unais MK | India
Tableau Public | LinkedIn | Medium
Creating experimental ideas in Tableau and sharing through detailed blog posts, Unais MK also educates newcomers, showing potential as a visionary in the Tableau community.
Victor Muñoz | Columbia
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website
Active with Viz For Social Good and recognized for his impactful collaboration, Victor Muñoz has become a significant Tableau developer, contributing to community initiatives and knowledge sharing.
Vignesh Suresh | India
Demonstrating skills with vizzes and blogs, Vignesh Suresh has been recognized in the community, showing his impact through visualizations and contributions.
Waqar Ahmed Shaikh | Pakistan
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Showing eagerness to contribute and engage in the community, Waqar Ahmed Shaikh’s work has been recognized, indicating his potential for further contributions.
Wataru Kawaguchi | Japan
Organizing learning events and contributing to Viz for Social Good, Wataru Kawaguchi’s commitment to the community makes learning Tableau accessible and engaging.
Young C. Song | Canada
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Young C. Song has created innovative Tableau vizzes, combining scientific communication and data visualization, contributing significantly to the community.
Yudy | Japan
Inspiring creativity, Yudy’s past visualizations have left an anticipation for future contributions to the Tableau community.
Yuko Nakamura | Japan
Tableau Public | Twitter | Note
Actively supporting the Tableau user group in Japan, Yuko Nakamura encourages continuous learning and communication, impacting Tableau users positively.
Zak Saucede | UK
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
Sharing knowledge through blogs and interactions on LinkedIn, Zak Saucede’s expertise and visualizations on Tableau Public inspire and elevate the Tableau Community.
Zsófia Nika | Hungary
Tableau Public | Twitter | LinkedIn
With multiple Viz of the Days, Zsófia Nika demonstrates continuous development and a commitment to learning, aiming to contribute significantly to the community.
A huge thanks to all of these contributors. Without who, we would not have the diverse representations of incredible #TableauNext talent showcased here: Adil Khan, Adrian Zinovei, Alex Barakov, Alison Pitt, Amy Wu, Anne-Sophie Pereira De Sà, Anya Aratovskaya, Arjun KK, Artem Ganin, Chiaki Ishida, David Peterson, Deborah Simmonds, Dzifa Amexo, Eman Alvani, Erika Kai, Frederic Fery, Gbolahan Adebayo, Gemma Francisco, George Koursaros, Ginny Moench, Harim Jung, Hiroaki Morita, Igor Garlowski, Israel Ayoola, Izumi, Justine Dechaine, Kevin Wee, Ko-Chin Chen, Laura C. Pruitt, Madoka Fujita, Masamichi Yamamoto, Maxime Baux, Mel Niere, Michelle Perron, Nakano Ki Aki, Nomu, Norito Nakamura, Patrick Sarsfield, Phong Bui, Prathamesh Kakade, Priyanka Rohit Rajmane, Rishabh Bahuguna, Rohan Patil, Rohit Prasad, Ruy Aguilar, Sam Batchelor, Sarah Bartlett, Satoshi Ganeko, Satyabrata Majhi, Sergiu Rotaru, Shreya Arya, Shunta Nakajima, Steve Wood, Sweksha Goyal, Tableau_Nisan, Takumi Saito, Tamás Varga, Tomoko, Tushar Tyagi, Victor Muñoz, Vignesh Suresh, Viraj Bhargave, Waqar Ahmed, Yuko Nakamura, Yuzo Tokutani, and Zainab Ayodimeji.
Please Note:
- Although some are on the above list, most nominated others (even though self-nominations are slim, it’s okay to select oneself).
- The list only includes some people who nominated others. Many nominators requested their nominations be anonymous.
- Big shoutout to Lindsay Betzendahl (site), who designed this year’s #TableauNext photo!
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