Erin Mullenix

Erin Mullenix is the research director at the Iowa League of Cities and serves in a shared role in community data with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Office of Community and Economic Development. Through her roles, she provides local government research in a variety of areas, including local finance, policy issues, and data-driven decision-making. Erin has experience working in both the private and public sectors.

Community Betterment Guided by Data and Evidence: The Importance of Pairing Robust Data and Storytelling

Connecting, bridging, translating, and weaving are all common descriptions of how to bring together experts, data, and people. The latter, weaving, may be the most insightful, going beyond simple connection points by creating a loom that holds together the many elements required to bring about success as we bring data and evidence forward for the public good.

Research Director
Iowa League of Cities
(515) 974-5317

Erin Mullenix is the research director at the Iowa League of Cities and serves in a shared role in community data with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Office of Community and Economic Development. Through her roles, she provides local government research in a variety of areas, including local finance, policy issues, and data-driven decision-making. Erin has experience working in both the private and public sectors. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, as well as bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering and Spanish from the University of Iowa.