Harriet Flower
About Harriet Flower
Harriet Flower is a Programme Manager specializing in Digital Societies at the Overseas Development Institute, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in biological anthropology from the University of Cambridge and has held various managerial roles at institutions including Imperial College London and Cambridge University Students' Union.
Current Role at ODI
Harriet Flower serves as the Programme Manager for the Digital Societies at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2020. In this role, she focuses on supporting business development initiatives to promote a sustainable future for the Digital Societies Programme. She oversees the management and finances of the programme's project portfolio, ensuring effective resource allocation and project execution. Flower is part of a new team at ODI that emphasizes the significance of business development within the organization.
Previous Experience at Imperial College London
Prior to her current role at ODI, Harriet Flower worked at Imperial College London in various capacities. She served as the Programme Manager for the Digital Academy for Climate from 2018 to 2019, where she contributed to climate-focused educational initiatives. Additionally, she held the position of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programmes Manager from 2016 to 2017, focusing on fostering innovation within the academic environment. Flower has been involved with the Centre for Cleantech Innovation since 2017, where she has worked for over seven years.
Educational Background
Harriet Flower studied at the University of Cambridge, where she pursued a degree in Biological Anthropology within the faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology from 2009 to 2013. During her time at Cambridge, she was also a Choral Scholar (Soprano) at Jesus College, Cambridge, contributing to the college's musical activities. Prior to her university education, she attended Gresham's School.
Role at Cambridge University Students' Union
Harriet Flower worked as a Coordinator at the Cambridge University Students' Union from 2011 to 2012. In this role, she was responsible for supporting various student-led initiatives and events, contributing to the overall student experience at the university. Her experience in this position helped her develop skills in project management and coordination.