Experience

Djerassi Resident Artists Program

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  The mission of the Djerassi Resident Artists Program is to support and enhance the creativity of artists by providing uninterrupted time for work, reflection, and collegial interaction in a setting of great natural beauty, and to preserve the land on which the Program is situated. Recognized as one of the world's most prestigious artist residencies, the Program has accelerated the creative process of more than 2100 artists since its founding in 1979. Since 1994, we have been an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, relying on the generosity of individual, foundation and government donors. To fulfill our dual mission, we allied in 1998 with the Peninsula Open Space Trust to create a conservation easement to ensure the property's protection in perpetuity. Show less



Tech Diplomacy Network

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Over the last decade, the global tech industry has emerged as a new actor in international relations. Frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum, and biotechnology, as well as digital global platforms have not only transformed our lives, they have also had a profound impact on our values, institutions, and norms. Some of these disruptions have a global reach and have changed the geopolitical landscape. In Silicon Valley, tech diplomacy has emerged as a nascent field for practitioners representing governments, civil society, and global tech companies and promises to be a useful tool in tackling planetary challenges. Show less


Antikythera
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Affiliate Researcher

  • Jan 2023 - Present


The People's Accords

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tech Diplomacy Advisor

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  The People’s Accords is a US nonprofit organization implementing web3 technology as part of a new framework for citizen-to-citizen diplomacy. We are building a community of citizen diplomats who engage in cross-cultural leadership, communication, and grassroots project proposals that help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There is no better way to solve the challenges facing communities than to derive solutions internally from the indigenous knowledge and expertise within the communities themselves. Our long-term vision includes a blockchain-based community grants program that allows citizens to propose relevant solutions to the sustainable development challenges that matter most to them (such as education or quality healthcare), and to democratically decide which proposals will receive funding. The Web3 Framework for Citizen Diplomacy extends the opportunity for leadership to local leaders and enhances the opportunity for grassroots solutions suitable to the communities they are designed to serve. Show less



DiploFoundation

• Malta
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tech Diplomacy Senior Fellow

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Member of Board of Directors Diplo US - Senior Fellow Tech Diplomacy - Guest Lecturer at "Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Governance, and Policy Frameworks online course" Member of Board of Directors Diplo US - Senior Fellow Tech Diplomacy - Guest Lecturer at "Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Governance, and Policy Frameworks online course"



Diplomatic Academy of Vienna

• Tech Diplomacy Visiting Lecturer

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Teaching a course on tech-diplomacy ("Smart & Tech") to students of international relations. Teaching a course on tech-diplomacy ("Smart & Tech") to students of international relations.



Berggruen Institute

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Governance of Technology Fellow

  • Feb 2022 - May 2023

  -) Launched a global tech diplomacy initiative -) co-organized a conference on "Digital Authoritarianism" in May 2023 in Los Angeles -) Launched a global tech diplomacy initiative -) co-organized a conference on "Digital Authoritarianism" in May 2023 in Los Angeles



Transformations of the Human (ToftH)

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  ToftH explores how contemporary technology disrupts the conceptual presuppositions we humans live by. By doing so ToftH brings into view an aspect of technology usually neglected by research and development: the creation of new realities that we do not yet understand, for which we lack concepts, images, metaphors. ToftH is organized in terms of three main pillars: PArT research projects with tech companies; ToftH school; and publishing projects. ToftH explores how contemporary technology disrupts the conceptual presuppositions we humans live by. By doing so ToftH brings into view an aspect of technology usually neglected by research and development: the creation of new realities that we do not yet understand, for which we lack concepts, images, metaphors. ToftH is organized in terms of three main pillars: PArT research projects with tech companies; ToftH school; and publishing projects.



Freedom Online Coalition (FOC)

• International Affairs

• Co-Founder Silicon Valley Working Group (FOC-SVWG)

  • Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  I co-founded the Freedom Online Coalition Silicon Valley Working Group (FOC SV WG) which was launched in March 2021 with the aim to build new forms of cooperation between the FOC and the global technology sector whose products or services potentially impact human rights, many of which are headquartered in Silicon Valley and the US West. By providing an avenue for continuous private sector engagement with FOC governments, the working group strengthens opportunities for collaboration on the protection of internet freedom and enables tangible outcomes. Show less



San Francisco Consular Corps

• United States
• Government Relations Services

• Dean

  • Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  As Dean of the San Francisco Consular Corps, I led and moderated numerous events with prominent guests and speakers such as San Francisco's Mayor London Breed, and California's Governor Gavin Newsom. As Dean of the San Francisco Consular Corps, I led and moderated numerous events with prominent guests and speakers such as San Francisco's Mayor London Breed, and California's Governor Gavin Newsom.



Open Austria

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Austrian Tech Ambassador

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  As Austria's first Tech Ambassador in Silicon Valley, I led numerous tech diplomacy initiatives such as the Freedom Online Coalition Silicon Valley Working Group (FOC SVWG), the Playground Initiative, as well as various roundtables, conferences, and talks on digital human rights, global tech governance, and the transtlantic tech-partnership between the EU and US.

• Co-Director, Austrian Consul San Francisco

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2021

  I co-founded and lead for over five years Open Austria, the official Austrian presence in Silicon Valley. I shaped Open Austria's mission, connected numerous entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, and creative minds to the Valley, and provided those who are already here with a home base. I also became Austria's first Tech Ambassador to Silicon Valley, led numerous tech diplomacy initiatives, and founded Open Austria's Art + Tech Lab. I also co-founded the European art + tech + policy initiative The Grid. Show less



The Grid

• Non-profit Organization Management

• Co-Founder

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  I co-founded the European art + tech + policy initiative "The Grid" in Silicon Valley. The Grid became a global multi-stakeholder platform for artists, technologists, cultural institutions, global art institutions, policy makers, and tech companies. I co-founded the European art + tech + policy initiative "The Grid" in Silicon Valley. The Grid became a global multi-stakeholder platform for artists, technologists, cultural institutions, global art institutions, policy makers, and tech companies.



Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Deputy Director Business Support Service

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  I supported Austrian companies and investors abroad in cooperation with Advantage Austria and IV; I helped design and establish the International Visitors Programme ALPS; I supported the start-up and innovation community, and prepared the launch of Open Austria in San Francisco. I supported Austrian companies and investors abroad in cooperation with Advantage Austria and IV; I helped design and establish the International Visitors Programme ALPS; I supported the start-up and innovation community, and prepared the launch of Open Austria in San Francisco.



Austrian Foreign Ministry

• Head of Unit

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

  As Head of Unit for Multilateral Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO Affairs, I actively shaped the strategy of EUNIC Global and engaged in Austria's UNESCO priorities during a time when Austria was a member of UNESCO's Executive Council. As Head of Unit for Multilateral Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO Affairs, I actively shaped the strategy of EUNIC Global and engaged in Austria's UNESCO priorities during a time when Austria was a member of UNESCO's Executive Council.



Österreich Institut GmbH

• Austria
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

  As CEO of one of Central Europe's leading German-language schools, I managed on behalf of the Austrian Foreign Ministry the transition and consolidation of the institute. As CEO of one of Central Europe's leading German-language schools, I managed on behalf of the Austrian Foreign Ministry the transition and consolidation of the institute.



Deutsches Haus at New York University

• Germany
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Director

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Strategically positioned the "Haus" as New York's leading German intellectual, cultural, political and language forum • Oversaw German language program with over 1,000 students and 2 mio USD revenues annually • Secured extensive Media coverage of DH activities (NY Times, New Yorker, Time Out, FAZ, Sueddeutsche, Die Welt, etc.) • Directed and designed marketing campaigns of Deutsches Haus (WNYC, Merchandising, advertising, etc.) • Oversaw and supervised staff of 5 permanent employees, 11 teachers (adjunct professors), 10 student workers, and 4 interns. • Expanded fundraising to 1 mio USD • Increased Revenues by 100% in 12 months Show less



Austrian Cultural Forum New York

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  I managed the development and implementation of various Austrian diplomatic, academia, literature, art, and cultural partnerships and missions throughout the US including: fundraising and strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs including debate series, readings, film screenings, literary programs and festivals. Identified and created an extensive network of Austrian academics, artists, and intellectuals; a collaboration of artistic efforts to implement large-scale programs and events. Show less



Foro Cultural de Austria en Mexico

• Director

  • Mar 2003 - Dec 2006

  I established and directed various Austrian cultural activities in Mexico, including the management and allocation of annual operating budget, and the organization of more than 300 cultural events including exhibitions, concerts, readings, lectures and debates.Development of corporate partnerships and sponsorships to support Austrian cultural and diplomatic efforts in Mexico. Embassy spokesperson for all media correspondence including television, radio and print. Management of annual operating budget; Show less

• Desk Officer

  • Jan 2000 - Mar 2003

  Managed various security policy projects in conjunction with European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP); Collaboration of various Austrian Ministry of Defense projects with the EU and EU partners. Managed various security policy projects in conjunction with European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP); Collaboration of various Austrian Ministry of Defense projects with the EU and EU partners.



Format

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Reporter

  • Aug 1999 - Dec 1999

  Reported on foreign policy and various international political topics with international political leaders including Benazir Bhutto; Responsibilities included interviewing, structuring and drafting of weekly articles. Reported on foreign policy and various international political topics with international political leaders including Benazir Bhutto; Responsibilities included interviewing, structuring and drafting of weekly articles.



ORF

• Austria
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Reporter

  • 1990 - 1997

  Radio Austria International, ORF Burgenland Radio Austria International, ORF Burgenland