Alice BALLÉ
 
Tsunagaru Company
Scientific Director - relationship designer
 
Alice Ballé is a French researcher, yet her path has taken her across several countries, including Japan, Brazil, and Poland. With a background as both a cultural historian and a mathematics teacher, she now serves as a Relationship Designer and the Scientific Director of Tsunagaru Inc.
Her passion, which has grown into her field of expertise, lies in bridging and connecting people across differences, be they cultural, disciplinary, generational or more. The core of her research lies in observing the ways in which groups that might never otherwise meet can discover common ground, exchange ideas, and build mutual understanding. At Tsunagaru, she leads research and strategy in Relationship Design, developing tools and frameworks that make meaningful connection possible. She translates theory into practical design methods that can guide real projects and facilitates long-term partnerships between people, institutions, and regions. Beyond her professional role, she is committed to helping people share their voices, engage in transformative exchanges, and create memorable experiences where they feel truly seen and understood.