Elea Himmelsbach

Elea is a Senior Consultant at the ODI, leading projects in a variety of sectors including arts and heritage, health, and international development. She currently explores different approaches to data stewardship by facilitating workshops and knowledge exchanges for new and established data institutions and provides advice and guidance on data governance.

Prior to joining the ODI, Elea worked in the arts and culture sector as a curator, archivist, and lecturer. She supported public galleries and collections to realise the value of their data by producing strategic and practical guidance on how to collect, preserve and improve access and use of their data. Throughout her career, she has had a special interest in understanding how data impacts and shapes contemporary culture.