Joud S. Roufael, MPH

Public Health Researcher and Data Specialist | Instructor Ph.D. Candidate

Greater Akron LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment


About the Dashboard
Using survey data from the community needs assessment, I performed data consolidation in RStudio and visualized descriptive statistics and data graphs in static and interactive dashboards using Tableau Desktop. 

The Interactive Self-Reported Health Demographic Dashboard illustrates survey findings from the LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessments conducted across Greater Akron (2023), to inform on the needs and priorities of the LGBTQ+ community across Northeast Ohio. 
About the Project
Conducted by Kent State University's College of Public Health and supported by over 116 local LGBTQ+ community organizations and leaders, the Greater Akron LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment was a collaborative effort that has provided invaluable insights into the needs, concerns, and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Summit, Stark, Portage and Medina counties.