Associate Director (Research and Data) at Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
📍 Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Dr. Eleanor Ellie Ott is the Associate Director for Research and Data at the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory. An Oxford-educated methodologist, she focuses on using evidence to improve the lives of children and families within the social care system.
Outside of her research, she has been a foster carer for over a decade. This hands-on experience provides a practical and personal perspective that directly informs her professional work and advocacy for vulnerable children and families.
Unique fact: Dr. Ott is a recipient of both the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship and the Harry S Truman Scholarship.
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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Associate Director (Research and Data)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview
How Dr shows up
Cautious & Analytical
Value Seeker
Systematic
While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
Priorities
Topics Dr cares about
Data in Social Care
Passionate about creating compelling "data stories" to inform and improve the family justice system, as seen in her work at Nuffield Family Justice Observatory.
Children's Welfare
Combines her two-decade research career with over ten years of personal experience as a foster carer to advocate for better outcomes for children.
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Career
Work history
3-2025
Associate Director (Research and Data)
Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
3-2025
Associate
Centre for Evidence and Implementation
10-2023 - 3-2025
Associate Director
Centre for Evidence and Implementation
10-2020 - 10-2023
Senior Advisor
Centre for Evidence and Implementation
8-2016 - 10-2020
Research Fellow
University of Oxford
In the press
Media appearances
Developing measures that matter in the family justice system. Featured in Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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