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I offer knowledge, analysis, and support to understand the ethical and social challenges posed by technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). I bring a cross-cutting perspective, a local-global vision, and a gender and diversity perspective. I put people at the center of the debate. I work in Spanish, English, and Catalan.

Core themes: 

  • Digital economy
  • Future of work
  • Digital labour platforms
  • Impact of AI in the workplace
  • Care
  • Digital rights
  • AI’s ethical and social challenges

Research and production of reports

  • Project ideation and design. Data collection, interviews, literature review.
  • Writing of reports, policy briefs and other publications in English, Spanish and Catalan.
  • Management of the entire editorial process: research, writing, editing, translation, layout and dissemination
Publications

Content curation and roundtable moderation

  • Proposal and curation of content and experts for conferences and roundtable discussions.
  • Moderation of roundtable discussions, conferences and debates.
  • Write-ups, conclusion reports and other dissemination materials.
Roundtables

Facilitation of expert committees

  • Guide expert committee discussions.
  • Design and facilitate workshops and group discussions
  • Drafting conclusion reports and recommendations.

Training and public speaking

  • Design de contenidos y actividades.
  • Deliver classes and workshops.
  • Public speaker at conferences, talks and round table discussions.
Public speaking

How do I work?

I bring to my work analytical skills, an intellectual rigor and an ability to quickly join the dots. I have a natural talent for connecting with people from different cultures as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

I am conscientious in all I do, I put my heart into my work and consistently offer a high-quality service tailored to my clients’ needs.

Before starting any project, I will suggest we have a meeting to discuss your needs and objectives.

Olivia Blanchard, Consultora Social experta en tecnología y sociedad

What do others say about my work?

Olivia was the leading researcher in a critical report for IDB Lab on workertech and care/domestic work in Latin America and the Caribbean. It was clear from the start that she was an expert in the subject and had vast experience in the field. She performed her job respecting all deadlines and provided insightful comments and recommendations that enhanced the final report. Additionally, talking with her in our meetings was always very pleasant, always with a positive attitude and willing to share interesting findings. I look forward to working with her again and would not hesitate to count on her in future opportunities.

Cristina Lopez Mayher Gender, diversity and inclusion consultant, BID Lab

Olivia is an extraordinary professional and person. I had the opportunity to meet and work with her when I participated as part of the GovTech report Working Group she led and coordinated at the Digital Future Society Think Tank in 2019. Her ability to provide input, guide, and leverage conversations and knowledge is so strong, warm, and effective, that it has inspired many of the things I've done professionally in subsequent years. Her name is a seal of excellence in everything she undertakes.

Paloma Baytelman Emerging Technologies Policy & Governance Strategist

Last year I attended the Academy on Gender, Inclusion and Future of Work at ITCILO. I took Olivia's elective course ' The digitalization of work opportunity or threat for gender equality'. The three days course was exceptional. She is not only a great researcher but a marvellous facilitator, her course had great guests, updated bibliography, facilitation tools designed for student learning and connections. Most of what I learned has practical applicability in my everyday work. I'm looking forward to attend more courses designed by her.

Julia Garim Days Founder ZONE Careers

Olivia Blanchard is an exceptional researcher in the field of future of work with a notable grasp of the complexities of gender intersectionality. She possesses the ability to delve into complex topics, dissecting them with precision and depth.

And what distinguishes Olivia is not only her research expertise but also her strong writing skills in both English and Spanish. Her effective communication, whether in writing, or in working groups, roundtables, or as a moderator can completely transform positively any event, research project or report.

Carina Lopes, PhD Senior Program Manager, AWS

I’ve had the great pleasure of working with Olivia on gender issues in the global digital economy for over two years. Olivia co-founded the ‘Gender and Gig Economy International Working Group', a collective of academic researchers, development practitioners and policy advisors with the purpose of making the digital economy more inclusive and equitable.

Besides being a domain expert herself, Olivia is extraordinarily talented at building communities of like-minded people; facilitating and organising rigorous research webinars; and devising ways to make cutting-edge research accessible to government and private-sector decisionmakers. Her leadership of the Working Group has already culminated in the publication last year of a special report on digital labour platforms. Her stewardship of that project was stellar.

Megha Kumar Partner, CyXcel

I end up at a lot of these types of meetings on digital futures. This event was very different. Olivia moved us from identifying challenges/problems to imagining solutions that had to be universal, actionable, and scalable. We couldn’t just stay stuck in our opinions of how things should be or dwell on what’s not working. Olivia gave us a place to take our angst and direct our hopes for making things better for workers.

After a couple of years of this discussion, this convening stands out because of Olivia's expertise facilitating this environment and putting so many ideas in motion! She is a consummate researcher+writer+public speaker+facilitator+project manager. I highly recommend her.

Mary Gray Senior Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research

Testimonials

Olivia was the leading researcher in a critical report for IDB Lab on workertech and care/domestic work in Latin America and the Caribbean. It was clear from the start that she was an expert in the subject and had vast experience in the field. She performed her job respecting all deadlines and provided insightful comments and recommendations that enhanced the final report. Additionally, talking with her in our meetings was always very pleasant, always with a positive attitude and willing to share interesting findings. I look forward to working with her again and would not hesitate to count on her in future opportunities.

Cristina Lopez Mayher Gender, diversity and inclusion consultant, BID Lab

Olivia is an extraordinary professional and person. I had the opportunity to meet and work with her when I participated as part of the GovTech report Working Group she led and coordinated at the Digital Future Society Think Tank in 2019. Her ability to provide input, guide, and leverage conversations and knowledge is so strong, warm, and effective, that it has inspired many of the things I've done professionally in subsequent years. Her name is a seal of excellence in everything she undertakes.

Paloma Baytelman Emerging Technologies Policy & Governance Strategist

Last year I attended the Academy on Gender, Inclusion and Future of Work at ITCILO. I took Olivia's elective course ' The digitalization of work opportunity or threat for gender equality'. The three days course was exceptional. She is not only a great researcher but a marvellous facilitator, her course had great guests, updated bibliography, facilitation tools designed for student learning and connections. Most of what I learned has practical applicability in my everyday work. I'm looking forward to attend more courses designed by her.

Julia Garim Days Founder ZONE Careers

Olivia Blanchard is an exceptional researcher in the field of future of work with a notable grasp of the complexities of gender intersectionality. She possesses the ability to delve into complex topics, dissecting them with precision and depth.

And what distinguishes Olivia is not only her research expertise but also her strong writing skills in both English and Spanish. Her effective communication, whether in writing, or in working groups, roundtables, or as a moderator can completely transform positively any event, research project or report.

Carina Lopes, PhD Senior Program Manager, AWS

I’ve had the great pleasure of working with Olivia on gender issues in the global digital economy for over two years. Olivia co-founded the ‘Gender and Gig Economy International Working Group', a collective of academic researchers, development practitioners and policy advisors with the purpose of making the digital economy more inclusive and equitable.

Besides being a domain expert herself, Olivia is extraordinarily talented at building communities of like-minded people; facilitating and organising rigorous research webinars; and devising ways to make cutting-edge research accessible to government and private-sector decisionmakers. Her leadership of the Working Group has already culminated in the publication last year of a special report on digital labour platforms. Her stewardship of that project was stellar.

Megha Kumar Partner, CyXcel

I end up at a lot of these types of meetings on digital futures. This event was very different. Olivia moved us from identifying challenges/problems to imagining solutions that had to be universal, actionable, and scalable. We couldn’t just stay stuck in our opinions of how things should be or dwell on what’s not working. Olivia gave us a place to take our angst and direct our hopes for making things better for workers.

After a couple of years of this discussion, this convening stands out because of Olivia's expertise facilitating this environment and putting so many ideas in motion! She is a consummate researcher+writer+public speaker+facilitator+project manager. I highly recommend her.

Mary Gray Senior Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research

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