David Segovia
Visiting Research Specialist
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About
David A. Segovia is a Visiting Research Specialist with the Great Cities Institute (GCI) at the University of Illinois Chicago. His work focuses on applied data analysis, spatial analytics, and policy research to support community-driven initiatives and inform equitable decision-making.
At GCI, David contributes to major research projects examining housing, labor markets, and Latino community conditions across Chicago and Illinois. He plays a key role in the Latino Research Initiative, which aims to produce policy-relevant research while building a pipeline of Latino scholars and practitioners in data-driven fields. His work includes leading data analysis for reports such as the Raíces Report and Fuerza Mexicana, as well as developing reproducible workflows using ACS, IPUMS, IRS, and LEHD data. He specializes in translating complex datasets into accessible tables, maps, and insights for policymakers, community organizations, and institutional partners.
David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wabash College and a Master of Science in Civic Analytics from the University of Illinois Chicago’s College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA).
Prior to joining GCI, David worked as a Research Data Analyst at Catalyst California in Los Angeles, where he conducted equity-focused research and contributed to RaceCounts.org, a statewide initiative tracking racial disparities across key social and economic indicators.
He is passionate about leveraging data to advance equity, strengthen Latino and immigrant communities, and support evidence-based policy.