Dashboard Duel: Power BI vs. Tableau – Iowa vs. Ohio State
Dashboard Duel: Power BI vs. Tableau – Iowa vs. Ohio State
Dashboard Duel: Power BI vs. Tableau – Iowa vs. Ohio State
Get ready for a data visualization showdown as the University of Iowa and The Ohio State University go head-to-head in a live dashboard design competition! Representing their institutions and tools of choice - Power BI for Iowa and Tableau for Ohio State - each team will showcase their skills, creativity, and strategy in turning raw data into compelling, actionable dashboards.
This session isn’t just about competition, it’s a chance to see two leading platforms in action, compare design approaches, and gain insights into how different tools can shape the way we interpret data. Whether you're a fan of Power BI, a Tableau enthusiast, or just love great data storytelling, come cheer on your team and walk away with inspiration for your own dashboards.
Competitors:
- Dawn R. Moore, University of Iowa
Dawn is a seasoned data and technology leader with over 15 years of experience at Microsoft, where she held key roles in IT, including Knowledge Management Service Owner and Incident Management Global Process Owner. Her focus shifted to business intelligence (BI), where she led the development of critical reporting suites—including a robust solution for a Six Sigma project to eliminate server defects and an extensive suite of incident management dashboards. Since joining the University of Iowa’s Data, Analytics, and Insights (DAI) team in September 2015, Dawn has served as the primary developer and architect for DAI's solutions. In this role, she is responsible for the successful implementation and management of the team's portfolio, which currently includes over 400 Power BI solutions.
- Maureen Henry, The Ohio State University
Maureen is a Senior BI Platform Administrator with The Ohio State University. She supports the university’s Tableau Server environment, assists with large-scale executive dashboard design, and co-facilitates Tableau community engagement. During her 9 years with Ohio State, Maureen earned her Certificate in the Practice of Data Analytics, three Tableau certifications, launched the Tableau training program for the university, and created (at the time) the most widely used dashboard at Ohio State. Prior to her work with Ohio State, Maureen was a data analyst at United Way of Central Ohio and United Way of Greater Toledo. Before starting a career in data, Maureen completed her undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University with a BA in Communication Analysis & Practice.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 — 1pm EST | 12pm CST | 10am PST
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