My Tableau Story with Visionary Lorna Brown

The My Tableau Story series showcases the evolving and inspiring data journeys of Tableau Community leaders. Watch Episode 7 now to get to know and learn from Tableau Community leader, Lorna Brown.

Since completing her Masters degree in 2015, Lorna has gone on to become a Data Coach at The Information Lab, a Tableau Public Ambassador, Tableau Visionary, Tableau User Group Leader, Community Project Coach, an 8-time Tableau Conference speaker, and a published author.

How did she do it? Watch now to be inspired by her Tableau journey and walk away with tangible actions to help you learn Tableau, grow your data skills, and connect with helpful people. In this episode, Lorna shares:

How she discovered Tableau and how her career path shifted towards data & analytics
How participating in Community Projects, like Workout Wednesday, quickly advance your data skills
How Tableau Public can help you solve business problems and have fun
Why the Tableau Community is so special and how its been instrumental in her success
Why she wrote her book Tableau Desktop Cookbook

About the speakers

Lorna Brown

Data School Coach, The Information Lab

Lorna is a speeding tipping magician, who loves to give back to the community. She started her journey as part of the Information Labs Data School in 2015, and now is a Data School Coach helping train the next generation of Analysts. Lorna co-leads Workout Wednesday, a community project. She also co-leads the North West UK Tableau User Group in her spare time. The community is a big part of Lorna, and she wants to do all she can to give back. Lorna is also the author of the Tableau Desktop Cookbook (2021) and she loves her cats and sports, especially Rugby League.

Lelia wearing Tableau Community t-shirt smiling on orange background while holding #DataFam sign and peace sign

Lelia Christine Williams

Tableau Community Marketing Manager at Salesforce

Lelia Christine Williams is a creative marketing leader passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and building meaningful impact through community. With over a decade of experience across customer advocacy, field marketing, and global community strategy, she consistently delivers thoughtful, engaging experiences that resonate deeply and drive meaningful results.

Since first joining Tableau in 2012, Lelia has led projects that blend innovation with genuine human connection. Known for her persistence, resilience, and ability to find inventive solutions to tough challenges, she approaches each project with empathy, creativity, and determination.

Outside of work, she enjoys public speaking, art, and creative writing. Lelia lives in San Diego, CA, with her rescue dogs, Dr. Indiana Jones and Mr. Peanut.

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