Joyce Dogniez is passionate about the opportunities that the open and trusted Internet brings to the people around the world. Since 2013, this passion has been key to bringing the work of the Internet Society to life. Initially joining the organization as the Director of Chapters, Joyce has since taken on the role of Vice President Community Engagement and Development.
With over a decade of experience with global associations, Joyce’s work provides a link between people on the ground and policy-makers as she coordinates efforts and strategy across teams. She advises policy and decision makers about the real-world challenges and opportunities that comes with connecting the next billion. This on-the-ground work is done alongside Internet Society Chapters and members dedicated to bringing the Internet to the people around the world.
Joyce holds a Master in Applied Linguistics from the Erasmushogeschool in Brussels.
She is fluent in English, Dutch, French and Italian and also speaks some German and Spanish.
Joyce is based in Luxembourg.
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Latest posts
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