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Ripley Cleghorn

I am a visual storyteller, specializing in data visualization. My goal is to make data accessible, intuitive and engaging through narrative and design.I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics. In 2021 I completed an MS in data visualization at Parsons School of Design. Previously, I was the news graphics intern at Scientific American. I currently work as a data visualization designer for the Center on Rural Innovation.


Client: Scientific American

Measles, Through Charts

I reported on the measles outbreak in Texas and created a series of visualizations showing trends in measles vaccine rates.Featured in Visualising Data's newsletter:
"Some smart analysis and visuals"

I reported and visualized some of the effects of California's Proposition 65. You can see the digital version here

Army Corps Works

I compiled data and mapped where the US Army Corps of Engineers works, as part of a feature on how they are changing their approach to managing nature.

Other articles I've contributed graphics to:


Agency: Hootology



Master's
Images are linked to interactive projects


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