Women in data

Our Women in Data campaign showcases the rich landscape of women working with data science, technology and innovation across a diverse range of industries, fields and sectors in the Edinburgh City Region. From students to government ministers, chief executives to lab technicians, our campaign captures the profiles of our region’s women in data, tech and related fields. Our aim is to show women and girls that others ‘just like them’ are thriving in these areas, including from atypical and ‘non-scientific’ backgrounds. The campaign sheds light on their stories and talents, and celebrates their historical and current roles.

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Gillian Docherty

CEO, The Data Lab

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Melissa Highton

Director of Learning, Teaching and Web Services, University of Edinburgh

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Professor Judy Robertson

Chair in Digital Learning, Moray House School of Education

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Dr Jasmina Lazic

Chief Data Technologist, the Bayes Centre

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Marta Portugal

Senior Data Scientist, Merkle Aquila

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Alice Mortlock

Data Scientist for Mallzee

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Dr Kathrin Cresswell

Chancellor’s Fellow and Director of Innovation, Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences, Usher Institute

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Cathy Mitchell

Assistant Director, Scottish Funding Council

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