Ely is a Principal Social Science Research Officer at the Food Standards Agency. She has been a researcher in the public sector for 20 years, with strong experience in communication and behavioural insights, as well as social research. She has led high-profile research, innovation and strategy projects and has experience across a broad spectrum of methodologies. Her primary expertise is in food policy and public sector insights which ties in with her passion for exploring people with respect to food and designing people-centric food policies.