Olivia Blanchard

Senior Researcher, Digital Future Society Think Tank at Mobile World Capital Barcelona
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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, ES
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Catalan Full professional proficiency

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Olivia is a highly efficient and talented communications professional, with experience in media relations as well as writing and editing. She also has substantial experience working as a humanitarian affairs officer in Central America. Olivia is bilingual Spanish/English and works very well in a team as well as managing complex projects independently.

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Credentials

  • Certificat de nivell de suficiència de català (C1)
    Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística
    Feb, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • International Workshop Certificate - Contemporary Art
    Metafora School of Art, Barcelona
    Jun, 2012
    - Sep, 2024
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
    St George International English School London
    Nov, 2004
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • Spain
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Researcher, Digital Future Society Think Tank
      • Jan 2019 - Present

      I research the impact of tech on society (future of work, platform economy, algorithms, ADMS.) I lead the Think Tank's research on the future of work (digital platforms) with a gender perspective. Recent reports I have written: "Global Perspectives on Women, Work and Digital Labour Platforms" (2022) "Reflections on what it would mean for Barcelona to become the capital of technological humanism" (2022) “Home Care and Digital Platforms in Spain” (2021), “Gendered Practices on Digital Platforms: beauty platform workers and their customers in India” (2021) “Digital Platform Work in Spain: What do we Know? A Literature Review” (2020). I regularly present results, moderate panels, facilitate group discussions in local and international events. Show less

    • Netherlands
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • External consultant
      • Jul 2022 - Mar 2023
    • Switzerland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Researcher and Project Lead
      • Sep 2015 - Jul 2017

      I undertook two roles for the “Attacks on Hospitals” dossier, on the topic of violence against health professionals and hospitals in conflict zones. • Analysed and researched the British health community’s capacity and interest in mobilization on the topic. Stakeholder analysis, surveys, interviews and focus groups; data analysis; report writing and dissemination. Other responsibilities: event management, networking with members of Parliament and key actors within the health system, MSF representation and strategic collaborations with organizations in the sector. • Researched violence against healthcare related issues and quantified attacks against MSF facilities (data later used by UN, MSF and other entities). Advised on advocacy and communications strategies for the Medical Care under Fire international project. Represented MSF at high profile conferences and events. Wrote and edited articles, developed strategic collaborations with key organisations in the sector. Show less

    • Spain
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Researcher and writer
      • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

      Commissioned to research and write: • The book: “Pioneers in Global Health: 30 years of history in Hospital Clínic* de Barcelona”. Interviewed 50+ people in Spain and Mozambique. Wrote it in Spanish and translated it into English. Managed editing, design and printing process and liaised with external suppliers. Organised book launch. The book features some of my photographs from Mozambique. • The publication on key scientifc achievements accomplished in the field of global health by Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM) in Mozambique. In collaboration with the Spanish International Development and Cooperation Agency (AECID), organised high profile political event in Madrid to conmemorate CISM's 20th Anniversary and launch publication. Supervised production of institutional video, wrote script and did voice-over in English. Regularly wrote and translated web and multimedia content on various global health and scientific issues. * Hospital Clinic de Barcelona is one of the leading hospitals in Spain. Show less

    • Regional Advocacy and Communications Officer
      • Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

      • Researched and wrote MSF report: “Limitations and difficulties encountered by Ministry of Health staff when treating victims of sexual violence”, used for advocacy purposes. Stakeholder analysis, interviews, focus groups, data analysis, report writing and presentation.• Responsible for implementing advocacy and communications strategy in the region.• Produced communication materials in English and Spanish for MSF and news mediaduring Agatha Tropical Storm emergency.Key achievements: generated visibility of the issue of sexual violence vis à vis the government, strengthened the advocacy strategy, achieved coverage of MSF's work in high profile media. Show less

    • Press and Communications Officer
      • Mar 2007 - Mar 2010

      First point of call for UK based media. Pitched news stories, wrote and edited press releases, web articles and testimonies from the field. Travelled to field projects, produced communication materials for MSF and news media, initiated and lead communication projects. Examples: Sierra Leone – Produced content on malaria for The Guardian. Lesotho – Initiated and led a six-month project on HIV / Aids in collaboration with BBC. South Africa– Collected testimonies for MSF sexual violence report. Sri Lanka – Emergency press officer during armed conflict (2009). Other key responsibilities:• Facilitated interviews with spokespeople.• Networking and public relations.• Analysed and reported media coverage on monthly basis.• Prepared colleagues for interview.• Managed volunteers.Key achievements: Achieved regular coverage in high profile national and international media, including on sensitive topics. Established and maintained solid relations with key journalists. Show less

    • Researcher
      • May 2005 - Oct 2006

      • Researched and analysed local social services provided for victims of domestic violence in San Miguel de Tucumán. Interviews, data analysis and co-authored report. • Local media spokesperson. • Networking and strategic collaborations. • Organised and delivered workshops on human rights. • Researched and analysed local social services provided for victims of domestic violence in San Miguel de Tucumán. Interviews, data analysis and co-authored report. • Local media spokesperson. • Networking and strategic collaborations. • Organised and delivered workshops on human rights.

    • Researcher
      • Sep 2005 - Dec 2005

      • Co-authored Chapter II, Human Rights, in “State Terror in the University: Higher Education Restructuring in Colombia” study. In English and Spanish. • Delegation’s media spokesperson during field visit to Colombia. Key achievements: raise awareness on human rights violations in state universitites; support local activists. • Co-authored Chapter II, Human Rights, in “State Terror in the University: Higher Education Restructuring in Colombia” study. In English and Spanish. • Delegation’s media spokesperson during field visit to Colombia. Key achievements: raise awareness on human rights violations in state universitites; support local activists.

Education

  • University of Bristol
    BSc Politics, Political Sciences
    2001 - 2004
  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    Summer Programme - Qualitative Research Methodology
    2016 - 2016
  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    Summer Programme - Social Science Survey Design and Analysis, Social Sciences
    2017 - 2017
  • Institut Català d'Avaluació de Politiques Públiques
    Qualitative research methods in public policy evaluation course
    2018 - 2018
  • Col·legi de professionals de la Ciència Política i de la Sociologia de Catalunya.
    Postgrado en estudios de género, 10/10
    2021 - 2022

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