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Raquel Mariani Fernandez

Data in Democracies Networks Lead and Data Scientist


Originally from Spain, Raquel recently graduated from the University of Manchester in Politics, Philosophy and Economics with International Studies. During her degree, she completed a one-year University Diploma in International and Comparative Studies at the University of SciencesPo Toulouse. Alongside this, she has worked with multiple NGOs in the Greater Manchester area focused on giving back to the wider community. As the Data in Democracies Networks Lead and Data Scientist, she is interested in the intersection between data, security, and society. She is also keen on conflict resolution studies and nation-building, collaborating with charitable organisations to provide help in Afghanistan. 

The Ditchley Foundation Team

Participants of the Ditchley Foundation internship programme in 2021

The Ditchley Internship Programme

The Ditchley Internship programme offers over 50 students the opportunity each year to become immersed in the ethos of Ditchley.

Antique chairs and sofas at Ditchley Park

Our Home at Ditchley Park

Ditchley Park is part of the world’s heritage and remains as central to our way of working now as it has ever been. 

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