Dr. Iris Sun is a research, data analytics, and visualization professional with more than 20 years of experience spanning higher education, business consulting, nonprofit leadership, and community-based research. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering and an MBA and previously taught undergraduate courses in performance management and strategic human resource management.

Dr. Sun specializes in translating complex data into accessible insights, compelling visual stories, and practical evidence for decision-making. Her work encompasses business and organizational analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, performance and impact measurement, program evaluation, survey analysis, dashboard development, and evidence-informed strategic planning. Through her consulting practice, she helps organizations integrate operational, administrative, client, and program data with external demographic, economic, and labour-market information to identify trends, monitor performance, communicate results, and make informed strategic decisions.

Using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Excel, SQL, SPSS, and QGIS, Dr. Sun brings together strong analytical expertise and a deep understanding of organizational and community contexts. She is a Tableau Ambassador and a four-time recipient of Tableau’s Viz of the Day recognition for outstanding data visualization. She has created more than 200 visualizations exploring business, economic, organizational, and societal issues and is passionate about using data storytelling to make complex information meaningful and actionable.

Alongside her professional practice, Dr. Sun remains actively engaged in advisory, board, and community leadership roles. She is committed to inclusive and evidence-informed governance and brings analytical thinking, diverse perspectives, and a collaborative approach to helping organizations strengthen strategy, navigate change, and create meaningful impact.

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