Central Florida Education Ecosystem Database (CFEED)
With support from Helios Education Foundation, the School District of Osceola County (SDOC), Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), Valencia College (Valencia), and the University of Central Florida (UCF) along with Accenture and WestEd are engaged in a Collaborative Design Phase to grow organizational capacity and develop hypotheses on student readiness.
Vision
To create a model of collaborative data sharing among Central Florida pre-kindergarten through university public educational institutions to identify factors that inform decisions and interventions to increase success, outcomes, and opportunities for all students.
Goal
To build the tools and processes necessary to provide a silo-free examination of student performance from pre-kindergarten through post-secondary, and begin identification of insights that can be used to provide interventions that will increase student success.
Objectives
- Develop a database with front-end analytic capability that will compile historical and ongoing data from all partners;
- Develop the methodology for the partners to conduct analysis and identify insights about student success via data analysis and reporting tools.
Diana Pienaar
HELIOS Education Ecosystem Phase II, Director, CFEED
Diana is passionate about driving innovation and improving student outcomes. As Director of CFEED, she leverages data analytics to uncover insights that enhance the entire academic journey. With over two decades of experience in information technology, Diana has honed her skills in project management, quality assurance, and management within various industries. Her previous role at OCPS showcased her ability to deliver complex projects successfully. Holding degrees from institutions such as the University of Central Florida, Barry University, and Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Diana's academic background provides a strong foundation for her leadership. At Valencia College, she is committed to fostering positive changes empowering student academic and professional success through data driven insights.
Sabrina Gonzalez Blohm
CFEED, Research Stat Analyst, Senior CFEED
Sabrina is a mother and wife with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar (2018, Venezuela) and a master’s in biomedical engineering from USF (2012, Tampa, FL). Her diverse background spans industrial gas and turbines, medical devices, food & beverage, and real estate. Notable achievements include developing aerospace and turbine innovations, which enhanced her expertise in quality and on-time delivery, and working on spinal implants, leading to peer-reviewed publications and co-invented patents. During the pandemic, homeschooling her son provided insights into education, inspiring her to apply her analytical skills to advance the field. In April 2024, Sabrina joined Valencia College as a Senior Research Analyst to deliver data-driven insights aimed at improving student outcomes and supporting institutional actions.
| Name | Department | Position | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Brown | HELIOS Education Ecosystem Phase II | Administrative Assistant | (407) 582-3023 |
| Sabrina Gonzalez Blohm | CFEED | Research Stat Analyst, Senior CFEED | |
| Diana Pienaar | HELIOS Education Ecosystem Phase II | Director, CFEED | (407) 582-1349 |