Eleanor Davis
About Eleanor Davis
Eleanor Davis serves as the Director of Government Innovation, Safety Net at Code for America, where she focuses on enhancing public health initiatives through technology and policy collaboration. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in advocacy and curriculum development.
Current Role at Code for America
Eleanor Davis serves as the Director of Government Innovation, Safety Net at Code for America since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing public health initiatives through collaboration between technology and policy sectors. Her work emphasizes people-centered approaches aimed at creating a safer and more equitable world.
Previous Experience in Public Health and Education
Eleanor Davis has a diverse background in public health and education. She worked at Futures Without Violence in various capacities from 2013 to 2019, including Program Assistant, Program Specialist, and Senior Program Specialist, focusing on public education campaigns. Additionally, she served as a Curriculum Developer at The Body Positive from 2013 to 2015 and as a Teaching Artist Apprentice at Lookingglass Theatre Company in 2013.
Educational Background
Eleanor Davis earned her Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, studying from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Theater, and Performance Studies at the University of Chicago from 2008 to 2012. This educational foundation supports her advocacy for justice and good design in her professional endeavors.
Work History at Code for America
Eleanor Davis has held multiple roles at Code for America. She began as a Senior Program Manager for the Safety Net from 2019 to 2021, then transitioned to Associate Director of Insight + Impact in 2021. Her current position as Director of Government Innovation, Safety Net, which she assumed in 2023, builds on her extensive experience in public health and technology.
Advocacy and Focus Areas
Eleanor Davis advocates for justice and good design in her work, emphasizing the importance of creating a safer and more equitable world. Her strong focus on people-centered approaches aligns with her efforts to bridge the gap between technology and public health, facilitating collaboration to enhance public health initiatives.