Gosia Pollard
About Gosia Pollard
Gosia Pollard is a coder currently employed at the Overseas Development Institute in London, United Kingdom, since 2018. She has a diverse background in linguistics, research, and operations support, with previous roles in Poland and the UK.
Work at ODI
Gosia Pollard has been employed at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) as a Coder since 2018. In this role, she contributes to various projects and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and addressing global challenges. Her work at ODI is based in London, United Kingdom, where she has developed her skills in coding and data management over the past six years.
Current Role at GAGE
Since 2020, Gosia Pollard has also been working with Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) as M+E and Operations Support. In this capacity, she supports monitoring and evaluation efforts, ensuring that the organization's operations align with its goals. Her role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the impact of GAGE's initiatives.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current roles, Gosia Pollard held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Personal Assistant at the Polish Institute of Research and Development from 2015 to 2016 and at WHYTECLIFFE GROUP from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as an Interpreter at Pearl Linguistics Ltd from 2011 to 2013, and worked at Warsaw Airport Services from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Gosia Pollard has a strong educational background. She earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Indian Studies from the University of Warsaw, completing her studies from 2004 to 2010. She also attended the European Academy of Diplomacy, where she completed the Academy of Young Diplomats program in 2010. Furthermore, she studied at the Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture, achieving a Certificate in an Intensive Course of Tamil in 2009.