by Elijah Mercer. Data literacy is a powerful tool for empowerment, especially for historically marginalized communities. Through Data Cafecito at Roadmap to Peace and helping teach Data 4AC at UC Berkeley, Elijah Mercer helps bridge the gap between data, advocacy, and justice. Data Cafecito fosters culturally responsive data practices for Latinx-serving organizations, while Data 4AC challenges students to critically analyze data’s role in systemic inequities. Drawing from his experience in education, Mercer uses interactive teaching methods to make data accessible and meaningful. By centering storytelling and community-driven insights, he aims to equip individuals with the skills to use data for social change.