Vida is an innovation advocate who is determined that innovation not leave humanity behind. She utilizes her experience as a data scientist to drive social and economic change in communities. A promising start as a tech writer spurred a nearly 20 year career with data, technology, and innovation, spanning several industries including energy, health care and education. In 2013, she co-founded a small social enterprise consulting firm, Axis Partners, Inc. where they serve mission-driven organizations in the areas of data architecture, process engineering and data sciences. Recently her endeavors as an adjunct professor at VCU’s da Vinci center has led her to be named as the school’s first ever "Innovator in Residence". She inspires people to think differently about technology innovation, to acknowledge data citizenry, and to engage in a global economy through local community impact.