We are honored that IOHRM faculty member, Dr. Shawn Bergman, served as the keynote speaker and lead the community plenary at the 2019 Illinois 60 by 25 Network Annual Conference. The Illinois 60 by 2025 Network is an ever-emerging network of communities in Illinois that are committed to the goal of ensuring that 60% of all adults have a college or career credential by 2025 in order to afford them the best chances possible in life. The keynote address demystified the concept of evidence-based practices and analytics, while the community plenary guided attendees through building a blueprint to use data and analytics to improve community outcomes. Congratulations, Dr. Bergman!