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Emma Thwaites

Director of Publishing, Engagement and Culture

[email protected]

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Emma manages ODI communications, and works with journalists, commentators and armchair enthusiasts to build wider understanding of open data

Since 2012, Emma has led the ODI’s communication team.

She has 30 years’ strategic communication experience, gained in roles at the BBC and UK Cabinet Office.

A former journalist and editor, she currently works with ODI’s marketing, production, and PR specialists and advises the wider Leadership team and Board.

Previous project
ODI reveals impact of London fire station closures using open data
- Public service design
- Cities
- Dr Dave Tarrant
- Emma Thwaites
The Open Data Institute, working with partner Telefónica Dynamic Insights, has developed new tools to assess the potential impact of planned fire station closures in London. The tools allow citizens and policymakers to personally investigate the effects of the plans using open data for the first time.
Blog 18/04/2013
PAF decision "flies in the face" of government commitments
- Emma Thwaites
Previous project
Prescription savings worth millions identified by ODI incubated company
- Health and physical activity
- Emma Thwaites
Innovative startups working with NHS doctors and academics have found a simple way to save millions of pounds
Blog, Case study 12/06/2012
Prescription Savings Worth Millions Identified by ODI incubated company
- Emma Thwaites
Innovative startups working with NHS doctors and academics have found a simple way to save millions of pounds