Ella Harvey is an Associate Director for Public Affairs at Bradshaw Advisory, where they advise clients across the public, private, and third sectors on political engagement, policy development, and strategic communications. With deep expertise in navigating Westminster and Whitehall, they help organisations influence legislation and shape public debate on complex and high-profile issues.

Alongside this, Ella serves as Director of Operations for the Women in Tech Policy Network—a professional network of over 1,000 women working across the tech sector. The network champions greater representation of women in tech policymaking and works to ensure their voices are at the forefront of political and regulatory conversations. In this role, and as a member of the senior leadership team, Ella leads on events, stakeholder engagement, and cross-party collaboration, connecting experts with policymakers to drive more inclusive and forward-thinking tech policy. She is also a board member for the CIPR Public Affairs Committee where she has hosted a range of networking events and advised on the Committee’s direction.

Previously, Ella was a Policy Advisor at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), where they advised on adult online safety during the development of the Online Safety Bill. Their role included supporting ministers, engaging with industry stakeholders, and helping shape one of the UK’s most significant pieces of digital legislation.

With a career spanning government, consultancy, and advocacy, Ella brings a sharp understanding of the policy landscape, a strong commitment to equity in tech, and a track record of delivering impact through collaboration and thoughtful strategy.