Ali Dunn

Ali is the Founder of Data Feminism Network, a collaborative community and advocacy group dedicated to promoting feminist principles in data science and technology. In September 2023, the network was acquired by DPA under its Data Feminism Program.

Ali also works as a Data Scientist on Spotify’s Trust & Safety Insights team. Previously, she worked for the United Nations (UNSD & UNDP) where she performed statistical analysis to promote components of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Before joining the UN, she partnered with the government of Papua New Guinea to establish interventions to reduce gender-based violence throughout the country. Ali has also conducted data-driven research and analysis to support girls’ education for organizations like One Girl Can and the GIFT Foundation. Ali holds a Master of Business Analytics degree from the University of British Columbia.

Prior to her work in data, Ali spent over two decades working as a stunt performer in the film industry.