As Program Manager of Open Data Watch – an international, non-profit working to bring change to organizations that produce and manage official statistical data – Deirdre is responsible for the planning and coordination of all work program activities and communication. She works closely with Data2X on gender data, maintains partnerships, and supports policy and advisory lines of business. Deirdre holds a Master of Global Policy Studies with a specialization in International Development from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.