Elea Himmelsbach

Elea is a member of the delivery team, working for the R&D programme and clients such as Microsoft. She leads a stimulus fund programme, and works on topics such as building trust, peer learning, data infrastructure and data access.

Prior to joining the ODI, Elea worked in the arts and culture sector as a curator, archivist and lecturer. She has played a pivotal role in shaping digital archive collections such as The Photographers’ Gallery, Science Ltd, and the Contemporary Art Society.

Her interest in open data originates from her practical experiences in developing frameworks for digital collections. She has developed tools and guidance to increase access to and ensure the long-term preservation of collection data.