About Us
We Envision A World That Sees
The People Behind The Numbers
Indigenous-affiliated. Data-driven. Human-centered.
Our Story
Data Science That Serves Communities
iTOTEM Analytics was founded with a clear vision: to democratize data science and make it accessible to organizations that serve communities. As an Indigenous-affiliated firm, we understand the importance of trust, transparency, and seeing the human impact behind every data point.
We combine cutting-edge AI technology with deep respect for the communities our insights affect. Every model we build, every visualization we create, is designed to help organizations make better decisions that benefit real people.
Indigenous-Affiliated
Our Indigenous affiliation shapes how we approach data â with respect, reciprocity, and a commitment to serving communities. We believe data sovereignty matters, and we work to empower organizations with their own insights.
Our Values
What Guides Us
Hyper-Local Focus
We believe impact happens at the local level. Our analysis zooms in to show exactly where and how decisions affect real communities.
Trust & Transparency
Every insight we provide is backed by rigorous methodology. We explain our work so stakeholders can trust and verify our findings.
People First
Behind every number is a person, a family, a community. We never lose sight of the human dimension in our analysis.
Rigorous Methods
We apply academic-level rigor to practical problems. Our models are built to withstand scrutiny from regulators and auditors.
Our Team
The People Behind iTOTEM
A diverse team of data scientists, engineers, and strategists united by a passion for meaningful impact.
Colleen Sweet
Founder & CEO
Visionary leader driving iTOTEM's mission to humanize data science.
Paritosh Sharma
Executive Director of Data Science
Leading our data science practice with expertise in predictive analytics and AI.
Jessica Chapman
Chief Engineer & ESG Officer
Bridging technology and sustainability with innovative engineering solutions.
Li Song
Senior Full Stack Architect
Architecting robust platforms that power our analytics solutions.
Caleb Griffin
Senior Manager Technology
Ensuring our technology infrastructure delivers reliable, scalable solutions.
Erfan Shahnam
Data Scientist & AI Engineer
Developing AI models that transform raw data into actionable insights.
+ additional talented team members across data science, engineering, and operations
Join Our Mission
Whether you're looking to partner with us or join our team, we'd love to hear from you.