Torgunn O. Townsend
About Torgunn O. Townsend
Torgunn O. Townsend is an Information Scientist based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a diverse educational background in International Relations, History, and Editing. She has worked at Tealbook since 2021 and has held various roles in academia and administrative support since 2013.
Work at TealBook
Torgunn O. Townsend has been employed at TealBook as an Information Scientist since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the company's mission of providing accurate and comprehensive supplier data. Her work involves analyzing and managing information to support various business functions. TealBook is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where Townsend has been actively engaged in enhancing the quality of information available to clients.
Education and Expertise
Torgunn O. Townsend holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Oslo, where she studied French, History, and International Relations from 1995 to 2000. She furthered her education at The London School of Economics and Political Science, earning a Master's degree in History of International Relations from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, she completed the Editorial Skills Program at George Brown College from 2020 to 2021. Townsend also studied at Sciences Po, achieving a Progr. International de Sciences Politiques et Sociales in 2000.
Professional Experience
In addition to her role at TealBook, Torgunn O. Townsend has been working at Orbis Partners as a Professional Assistant since 2016. Her previous experience includes a position as a Translator at Østfold University College for four months in 2013 and as an Administrative Assistant at Saxe Law Office from 2013 to 2015. These roles have contributed to her diverse skill set and understanding of various professional environments.
Academic Background
Torgunn O. Townsend's academic journey includes significant studies in political science, history, and international relations. She attended Sciences Po for one year, focusing on international political and social sciences. Her education at the University of Oslo laid the foundation for her understanding of international dynamics, while her Master's degree from LSE further deepened her expertise in historical contexts of international relations.