Small Ideas,
great Impact.

Smart goals:

GOAL 1: Display visualizations

• S (specific)

  • We can use graphs, such as bar charts and histograms, to display visualizations by using Python libraries, such as Matplotlib. 

• M (measureable)

  • We will know when we can accurately see the data on the graph. 

• A (attainable)

  • There exist libraries and other helpful tools that can be easily accessed at a low or no charge.

• R (relevant)

  • It helps the staff at Valley Verde better understand the needs of Santa Clara County community

• T (time-based)

  • March 10th, 2026

GOAL 2: Consolidate data

• S (specific):

  • We will create a Google Form that has questions related to food security and populate it with fake data. 

• M (measureable)

  • We will know once we gathered all of the test data into one spreadsheet. 

• A (attainable)

  • This is realistic since it will take less than an hour to complete this task.

• R (relevant)

  • This helps solve the problem since it replicates what Valley VErde does for their survey tools when asking community members about their food security. 

• T (time-based)

  • February 1st, 2026

GOAL 3: Find trends

• S (specific):

  •  We will use data analysis or AI to identify any trends (in demographics, needs, etc.)

• M (measureable)

  • We will calculate quantitative trend metrics such as slope or growth rate

• A (attainable)

  •  Using methods such as linear regression or time-series decomposition, we can analysis the data without additional data collection

• R (relevant)

  • By identifying the trends, the analyzed result will show helpful suggestions on helping to understand current situation and provide a valuable future predictions

• T (time-based)

  •  Mar 10th, 2026

TeaM Contract:

By having each member volunteer for roles they were interested in, we initially assigned responsibilities accordingly. We then reassigned a few members when some remaining tasks were particularly challenging for certain individuals but better aligned with others’ strengths. Instead of having most people work only in their strongest areas while a few struggled in roles they were less suited for, we redistributed responsibilities so that members could cover each other’s weaknesses. This allowed some members to focus on their core strengths, while others took on roles they could competently handle without significant advantage or disadvantage.

These are the following team roles we generated:

• Lily - Project Manager: Facilitates meetings, tracks deadlines and progress, and ensures clear communication

• Irene - Backend Lead: Oversees the backend development, manages data processing workflows, and helps design the data analysis portion of this project. 

• Conner - Community Liaison, acts as the primary point of contact for the community partner, schedules interviews, and gathers feedback. Will also work closely with Backend and Frontend Lead in building the project.

• Shibo - Frontend Development: Using React and D3.js, establish stable connections with the backend and create intuitive UI/UX design for data visualization.

• Anushri - Documentation & Research Lead, Manages all project documentation, meeting notes, and the final report. Conducts background research