Elise El Nouchi manages the digital learning and online programmes portfolio within the Executive Programmes team, shaping strategy and overseeing the development and delivery of innovative learning experiences for policy professionals. As part of this role, she manages flagship online projects such as the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) course on Applied Economics for Foreign Policy and its Expert Level course. These programmes aim to empower policymakers with the tools to apply economic analysis effectively and confidently to make better policies on the ground. Elise coordinates all aspects of project development—from content creation to delivery—and manages collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. She also oversees hybrid and sometimes in person initiatives, including the Cyber Security Fundamentals for Leadership course and the Case Method for Public Policy Workshop.

Previously, she held other positions at the Blavatnik School of Government. She was Research Analyst and Project Manager for the People in Government Lab. Her research blended theory and practice to create a dialogue on the future of public services, and more specifically the future of people management in governments around the world post pandemic. She also was a unit coordinator for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development (FCDO) online course and provided support in the design and content of the Unit on Economics for Development.

Prior to joining Oxford University, Elise completed her master's in Development Management with a specialism on Applied Development Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Passionate about development and governance, she has acquired a strong understanding of the dynamics at stake while working for various NGOs and research centres with a specific focus on economic and social development in Africa. In parallel to her master's studies, she worked as a consultant for GROW Liberia on projects aiming at fostering public-private partnerships and renewed development models. She also externally consulted for a commercial law firm, providing advisory in business development.