Elaine Ogden is a data and communications strategist helping organizations understand how people think, feel, and act—and turning those insights into measurable impact.
At Precision, Elaine is an executive vice president leading the Data and Analytics practice. She works with companies, campaigns, and nonprofits to decode audience behavior, develop data-driven strategies, and build frameworks to measure success. Her clients span industries—from healthcare and tech to consumer brands and advocacy organizations.
Elaine previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Research and Analytics in the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, where she managed a global team of more than 75 and oversaw an $11 million budget. She led the State Department’s opinion research, media and social media analysis for communications, and spearheaded the launch of an AI-powered insights platform projected to save more than 180,000 staff hours in its first year.
Elaine previously worked as the Director of Analytics at W2O Group (now Real Chemistry), helping Fortune 500 companies and mission-driven organizations craft communications rooted in data. She has also led insights and analysis work within gaming, production, and startup companies.
A native of Arlington, Virginia, Elaine graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania.