Eleonore Fournier-Tombs

Eleonore Fournier-Tombs is a seasoned Global Affairs Researcher with a keen interest in technology, gender, and international organizations, focusing on reducing inequality and fostering inclusive deliberation.

With over 15 years of diverse professional experience in international development, finance, and humanitarian aid, she has excelled as a data scientist, researcher, and communications professional.

Currently, as the Senior Researcher and Team Lead at the United Nations University Institute in Macau, Eleonore also heads the Inclusive Technology Lab at the University of Ottawa Research Chair on Accountable AI in a Global Context. Furthermore, she imparts knowledge through teaching two courses in international cooperation at the Universite de Montreal.

Eleonore's educational background boasts a Postdoctoral Researcher and Visiting Doctoral Student positions at McGill University, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Geneva, a Master of Information from the University of Toronto, an MSc from SOAS University of London, a B.A. from McGill University, and studies at Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Dawson College.

Throughout her career, Eleonore has held notable roles including Director of the Inclusive Technology Lab at the University of Ottawa, Lecturer at Universite de Montreal, Area Editor at Data for Policy CIC, Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa, Senior Consultant at The World Bank, Senior Data Scientist at United Nations OCHA, Lecturer at McGill University, and various other roles in prestigious organizations like UNDP, United Nations, and more.

Eleonore Fournier-Tombs' expertise spans research, data analysis, communication, technology, gender equality, international cooperation, and inclusive deliberation, making her a prominent figure in the field of global affairs.