Data Brief: Celebrating LGBTQ Texans
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Did you know the state of Texas has more queer people than the state of New York? Over 2 million Texans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or
October 15, 2024
Kaitlan Wong, Deputy Director of Research and Data
Kaitlan Wong joined Every Texan in 2021 as a Research Analyst supporting data-based advocacy efforts in the movement for a more just and equitable Texas. Born and raised in Nebraska, Kaitlan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science with minors in History and Human Rights at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to joining Every Texan, she worked as the Data Manager at the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table, an organization that works to strengthen nonprofit collaboration and increase voter turnout among the rising American electorate. During her time at university, Kaitlan also served as a service-learning coordinator at UNL’s Center for Civic Engagement and was a research assistant at History Nebraska.
Where to find me during session: Analyzing data on my computer at home
Book of the year: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Kaitlan's Recent Work
Data Brief: Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
Twitter Facebook Linkedin With more than 12 million people, Texas’ Hispanic and Latino population makes up 40% of the state’s total population. As the largest ethnic minority, Hispanic Texans profoundly
October 8, 2024
Data Brief: Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Texans
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Every Texan recognizes and applauds the valuable contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Texans. Explore our Storymap Data Brief on AAPI Texans and find a summary of
October 3, 2024
Data Brief: Bilingual Texans
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Being a Texan means having pride in your identity and the vast opportunities in our state’s diversity. Texas’ rich cultural diversity makes it a desirable home for
September 23, 2024
2024 Kids Count National Data Book: Texas Still Fails Its Children
Twitter Facebook Linkedin In 2022, a staggering three-quarters of Texas eighth graders scored below proficient in math, reflecting a 9-percentage point increase from 2019. This alarming trend highlights a significant
June 12, 2024
Trends Among Texas Mothers Highlight Need for Policy Reform
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Texas mothers deserve access to dignified jobs that support both their families and full participation in the workforce. Women are essential to Texas’ economy, and their workforce
May 28, 2024
Black History Is Texas History
Authored by Sarah Serpas and Kaitlan Wong This Black History Month, we celebrated Black Texans across the state because Black history is Texas history. Explore our Storymap Data Brief on
February 29, 2024
Texas at the Crossroads: Navigating Disparities and Progress in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2024 Race for Results Index
Read the Race for Results Report. A decade after the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s inaugural Race for Results report, the 2024 index offers a nuanced perspective on the progress the
February 12, 2024
Data Brief: The State of Mental & Behavioral Health in Young Texans
View the full data brief here. All Texans are worthy of mental health support, yet Texas adolescents and teens are particularly vulnerable to the life-threatening effects of depression and suicidal
December 15, 2023
Data Brief: ACS 2022 Income and Poverty Data Release
Read the full data brief here. As Texans, there’s more that unites us than divides us. Regardless of our race, income, or hometown, Texans know we are worth a fair
December 4, 2023