Anna Spinardi is the Data Feminism Director at Data-Pop Alliance, where she leads the organization’s efforts to integrate gender equality into data-driven development strategies. She holds an MSc in Global Development from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and a BA in International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil. With a career spanning over seven years, Anna has developed extensive expertise in addressing gender inequality and gender-based violence through innovative, data-driven approaches.

At DPA, Anna has spearheaded and managed over 15 high-impact projects that lie at the intersection of gender equality, technology, and development. Her portfolio includes initiatives focused on building gender and data capacity, as well as training programs designed to equip stakeholders with the tools and knowledge needed to address systemic gender inequalities. She has successfully employed both traditional and non-traditional data techniques, leveraging big data and innovative methodologies to inform policy and promote gender equity in development practices.

Prior to joining DPA, Anna conducted research on conditional cash transfers and women’s empowerment in Colombia, examining their potential to reduce poverty and enhance gender equity. She also served as a Gender Advisor at the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations in New York, providing strategic advice on gender-related issues and guiding the Brazilian delegation’s contributions to global policy frameworks, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.