Building the future of data together
About the dbt Champions Program
The dbt Champions program brings together exceptional data professionals who help our community thrive. Champions create content, support peers, lead events, and share real-world product insights that make dbt better for everyone. We invest in Champions’ growth and amplify their impact across the global data community.
Get to know the dbt Champions
Meet the data professionals who share what works, support peers, and help shape what dbt builds next.
What dbt Champions do
Real data professionals sharing real-world practices across community, content, and product.
Content Creation
Publish practical guides, videos, and examples that help teams build better with dbt.
Thought Leadership
Speaking at dbt Summit, industry conferences, on podcasts and webinars
Community Mentorship
Support community members in community channels, and help unblock real problems faster.
Event Organization
Host and support local and virtual gatherings that bring data professionals together.
Product Collaboration
Test early releases and share feedback that helps improve the dbt experience for everyone.
“The dbt community is one of the rare places where ‘how did you build that?’ is treated as an invitation. It collapses solo trial and error into conversations where we learn together.”
Kasey Mazza, Director of Data Science at HubSpotStories and resources from dbt Champions
See what Champions are talking about and sharing across the community.
VideoI went from nervous beginner to influential speaker at major data conferences
Johnathan JB Brooks
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From Semi-Pro Baseball to Director of Engineering at BetterHelp [Data Career Transformations]
Johnathan JB Brooks
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VideoFrom Law School to Nigeria's FinTech Data Chef [Data Career Transformations]
Damola Onabanjo
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From Self-Driving Cars to Lead Data Engineer [Data Career Transformations]
Bruno Lima
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How we support our Champions
Professional Development
Upskilling, training, and opportunities to grow as a technical leader in the dbt ecosystem.
Early Access
A chance to explore new features, join select betas, and share feedback with product teams.
Connection & Collaboration
Meet other Champions and dbt team members through roundtables, office hours, and community moments.
Recognition & Experiences
Spotlights, swag, and occasional VIP experiences that celebrate Champion contributions.
Become a Champion
We’re looking for data professionals who help the dbt community learn and grow through content, mentorship, events, and real-world product feedback. Applications are currently closed and will open after dbt Summit, with selections made by January.
- Demonstrate community leadership through consistent participation and contribution
- Create content about dbt and the modern data stack
- Hold dbt certification, or be willing to pursue it
- Support and mentor other community members
- Use dbt regularly with hands-on experience
- Remain in good standing with community guidelines