Lizzy Tan
About Lizzy Tan
Lizzy Tan is a Research Officer at ODI in London, England, where she has worked since 2021. She holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Science, and has experience in research and consulting within the arts and economic sectors.
Current Role at ODI
Lizzy Tan has been serving as a Research Officer at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2021. In this position, she focuses on research related to land, sustainability, and economic development. One of her notable contributions includes working on Prindex, which is recognized as the world's first global dataset on land and property rights. Her role at ODI is based in London, England, where she has been actively involved in advancing research initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Lizzy Tan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from The University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with Special Honors in Economics. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her academic journey includes studying at Casa de las Américas in Havana, Cuba, and LSE, where she spent a total of 11 months in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at ODI, Lizzy Tan gained diverse experience in various research and analytical positions. She worked as an Associate Analyst at NERA Economic Consulting for six months in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she served as an Economic Research Intern at the Centre for Cities in London for three months in 2019. Earlier in her career, she was a Research Intern at the UT School of Design and Creative Technologies in Austin, Texas, for three months in 2018.
Freelance Work in the Arts Sector
In addition to her research work, Lizzy Tan freelances as a dance artist, teacher, and consultant within the arts sector. She has also held the position of Project Lead at The Cohen New Works Festival in Austin, Texas, for one year. Furthermore, she served as an Ambassador for Dance Source Houston from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to promoting dance and arts initiatives.