About Janeka
VP of Data Analytics.
Mentor. Speaker.
Community Builder.
I help people break into and grow in data careers — especially those who never saw themselves represented in tech.
My Story
From Curious to VP
I didn't start out knowing I'd end up in data. I was just someone who loved asking questions and figuring out why things worked the way they did. That curiosity led me down a path I never could have mapped out in advance — from learning the basics on my own to eventually leading data teams at the VP level.
Along the way, I realized how many people were just like me: talented, driven, and full of potential — but without the roadmap, the network, or the mentor who could show them the way in. That's what JanekaDoesData is about. I'm building the resource I wish I'd had.
Today I combine my corporate experience with a deep commitment to community. Whether I'm speaking on a stage, mentoring one-on-one, or posting a SQL tip on TikTok, the mission is always the same: make the data world more accessible for everyone.
Why This Work Matters
Representation changes what people believe is possible.
When I started my career, I didn't see many people who looked like me in data leadership. That absence sends a message — even when no one intends it to. It tells people that certain rooms aren't for them.
JanekaDoesData exists to change that narrative. Every tutorial, every mentorship session, every keynote is a signal that says: you belong here. The data field needs your perspective, your experience, and your voice.
I've seen what happens when someone gets the right support at the right time. Careers transform. Confidence grows. Families change. That's why this work matters — and why I show up for it every single day.
Experience & Expertise
Built on Real-World Results
VP of Data Analytics
Leading enterprise data strategy and analytics teams at scale.
500+ Professionals Mentored
Helping career changers and data professionals land roles and level up.
50K+ Community Members
Building one of the most engaged data career communities on TikTok.
Keynote Speaker
Speaking at conferences, corporate events, and universities nationwide.
Data Educator
Creating practical, accessible content that demystifies data for everyone.
Career Strategist
Helping professionals navigate transitions, negotiations, and growth.
Mission
Access Changes Everything.
"Not everyone grows up knowing someone in tech or having someone show them what's possible. I've learned that sometimes all a person needs is access to the right knowledge, guidance, and someone who believes they can do it. I want people, especially those from underserved communities, to know that these opportunities are for us, too. You belong here, and you are capable of more than you think.
— Janeka
What started as a way to help people learn data analytics has become something much bigger. Through JanekaDoesData, I've met people who never imagined themselves working in tech, career changers who didn't know where to start, and professionals who simply needed someone to help them recognize the skills they already had.
My mission is to make knowledge, mentorship, and career opportunities more accessible, especially for people from communities that haven't always had the same exposure or resources. Because talent and potential aren't limited to the people who already have connections. Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a successful career.
Community
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Ready to accelerate your data career?
Whether you need a strategy session, a full intensive, or a group program — there's a path for you.