About Poli Plot Labs
We turn complex policy data into clear, visual stories— so leaders and communities can move from data to decision.
Research shows that most policy reports are rarely read beyond their executive summaries. Dense methods and technical language mean important findings often fail to reach the people who could use them. At the same time, students producing outstanding analysis in classrooms rarely get the chance to publish it for a wider audience.
Poli Plot Labs exists to bridge that disconnect.
For students, it’s a platform to practice data storytelling and showcase work to employers. For readers, it’s a way to understand pressing issues — from food security to energy resilience — in a visual, approachable way.
About
We apply economic analysis and data visualization to urgent topics in energy, food security, trade, and development. Each plot is concise, chart-forward, and built for impact.
In a noisy world, clarity is power. We cut through clutter with evidence-based storytelling—so decisions are faster, fairer, and easier to explain.
Communication Funnel: Bridging the Gap
From dense research to public decisions: Poli Plot Labs sits in the middle, translating methods into clear stories.
Meet the Team
Tristen Best, MPP
Co-Founder/Policy Analyst
Participatory energy resilience analyst; turning research into clear visuals.
Our Journey
2025 — Founded
Launched to make policy analysis faster and more visual.
2025 — First Publication
Inaugural plot on shingles vaccination trends in the U.S.
Future — Scaling Impact
More domains, interactive tools, and deeper local insights.