After meeting so many inspirational Internet Society members, I made the leap from communications to community engagement.
Focused on all things digital, my team works with Internet Society members worldwide to become champions of the Internet. We do this by building pathways for any member to take action, organizing and mobilizing members around global campaigns, building up incredible volunteers, and striving for the best customer service we can give.
Record store employee and zine maker turned radio journalist for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and, eventually, global communications and community lead, I've specialized in crisis response and issues management for various levels of the Canadian Government, worked as a speechwriter and media lead for the Canadian Department of Justice in crime prevention, and then led the development of World Wildlife's first internal communications program in Switzerland. I also love the world of learning. I've taught radio journalism at Carleton University, coached young advocates on developing and pitching stories, coached others on how to organize and promote local community advocacy efforts, and helped others build local volunteer programs.
I'm a Canadian and Swiss national who loves music, all things audio, cooking shows, zombies, my family, and all things nerd. Volunteering is my jam. If I've got the time, I love lending a hand. My passion is people, their stories, and helping them recognize and lean into their strengths. I've got the best kids, the best dog, and the best sister. I'm learning how to garden, a baker of birthday cookies, and I have a great love of all things winter. I'm also a volunteer head coach for the International Federation of the Red Cross's Solferino Academy, where I coach humanitarian changemakers to become brave, fearless, and fierce innovation leaders.
Latest posts
Privacy
28 January 2019
This Data Privacy Day Take Steps to Protect Your Data
As champions of an open, globally-secure, and trusted Internet, International Data Privacy Day is a big deal around these parts....
Community Networks
25 October 2018
United in Build. Come See Us at Mozfest and Start to Connect the World.
Builders, creators, inventors, and tinkerers – we can start to connect half the world. Meet us at Mozfest. Around...
Women in Tech
20 September 2018
Make It Equal: Celebrating Women Who Are Making a Difference
On 22nd September, 22 women will join a growing community of people who believe in a world of equal opportunity...
Internet of Things (IoT)
17 July 2018
Smart Shopping Starts Today!
Let’s face it – things are different now than when we were kids. I grew up with technology. My...
Women in Tech
30 January 2018
2018: Time To Listen To The Voices of Women
2017 was a year when the voice of women resonated around the world. Global women’s marches, hashtags such as...
Economy
3 November 2017
I’m Planning to Change the World
Earlier this week, the Internet Society published the booklet Enabling Digital Opportunities in the Middle East. Using research created...