Experience

All Tech Is Human

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Trust & Safety and Global Affairs

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  United States -Collaborate with cross-functional teams & stakeholders to ensure an aligned approach to operations, and identify opportunities to maximize effective and consistent use of systems and technology to meet current and future needs -Identify partnership opportunities across the industry including technology platforms, civil society, nonprofits, & academia, to develop and curate multi-stakeholder engagement at events, policy recommendations, regulation/compliance, and industry best… Show more -Collaborate with cross-functional teams & stakeholders to ensure an aligned approach to operations, and identify opportunities to maximize effective and consistent use of systems and technology to meet current and future needs -Identify partnership opportunities across the industry including technology platforms, civil society, nonprofits, & academia, to develop and curate multi-stakeholder engagement at events, policy recommendations, regulation/compliance, and industry best practices -Own and identify opportunities to improve end-to-end operations and systems across Global Affairs (i.e., leading annual strategy, planning, and budgeting process) -Develop and manage metrics to better measure operational performance, developing responsive initiatives and targeted investments to improve outcomes over time. -Create a global stakeholder strategy that aligns with the mission and scalable growth of the All Tech is Human community -Grow and manage a professional community dedicated to professional development, growth, and industry maturity Show less



Spectrum Labs

• United States
• Alternative Medicine
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Community

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Global Excited to work as Head of Community for the #TS Collective. I am collaborating across platforms supporting gaming, dating, and social apps supporting trust and safety professionals and making the internet a better place.

• Head of Trust and Safety

  • Jul 2022 - Sep 2023

  Global Spearheading initiatives around trust & safety for policy, product, partnerships and the tech that can help support that work. I will be evangelizing trust and safety, AI, ethical tech to better detect bad actors & behaviors as well as strategies to build communities that promote positive play while increasing retention.



#TSCollective

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Member #TSCollective

  • May 2021 - Present

  Global A great group of Trust and Safety folks working to make a difference in online safety.



TikTok

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trust & Safety TikTok

  • Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

  San Francisco Bay Area Global Trust and Safety Team



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media and Branding Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

  California • Worked with nonprofits, schools, and companies on creating a business strategy • Developed branding guides in marketing and promotion • Increased audience engagement across multiple platforms for brands and celebrities on social channels • Coordinated online social media strategy • Branded websites and social media channels to align stories and campaigns to maximize growth organically, paid and SEO increasing social reach by almost 500% • Consult on strategic planning and… Show more • Worked with nonprofits, schools, and companies on creating a business strategy • Developed branding guides in marketing and promotion • Increased audience engagement across multiple platforms for brands and celebrities on social channels • Coordinated online social media strategy • Branded websites and social media channels to align stories and campaigns to maximize growth organically, paid and SEO increasing social reach by almost 500% • Consult on strategic planning and growth as it aligns with mission and vision Show less



#ICANHELP

• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder #Digital4Good

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2020

  United States Annual event celebrating youth and tech hosted by companies such as Google, Twitter, and Facebook. See more at https://www.icanhelpdeletenegativity.org/d4gevent. • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain sustainable business growth • Built a network of companies and trust and safety partners from across the technology sector • Grew Digitla4Good from fifty thousand impressions across platforms in year one to over two and a half million in three years • Built… Show more Annual event celebrating youth and tech hosted by companies such as Google, Twitter, and Facebook. See more at https://www.icanhelpdeletenegativity.org/d4gevent. • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain sustainable business growth • Built a network of companies and trust and safety partners from across the technology sector • Grew Digitla4Good from fifty thousand impressions across platforms in year one to over two and a half million in three years • Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue increasing our annual budget by $250,000 • Youth driven and youth led event supported by influencers across platforms

• Co-founder/Executive Director

  • 2013 - Feb 2020

  United States • Spearheaded a national campaign to train students, educators and parents in safe online behavior and positive Digital Citizenship Skills • Created and grew a global network with 40 non-profits in Internet Safety • Built a network of over 50 companies in areas of social media, gaming, technology and education • Developed intervention strategies for students and educators dealing with negative online behavior, including restorative practices • Co-creator of #Digital4Good, a… Show more • Spearheaded a national campaign to train students, educators and parents in safe online behavior and positive Digital Citizenship Skills • Created and grew a global network with 40 non-profits in Internet Safety • Built a network of over 50 companies in areas of social media, gaming, technology and education • Developed intervention strategies for students and educators dealing with negative online behavior, including restorative practices • Co-creator of #Digital4Good, a national event recognizing youth from across the US working in conjunction with schools and major corporations across the US • Co-creator of iCanHelpline, the first national helpline in the United States for schools needing help with social media • Curate a growing database of case studies around social media use and policy • Developed a cross platform marketing campaign utilizing social media with a reach of 300,000 • Routinely created and shared press briefings and coordinated large campaigns with media outlets • Built an online email database of schools through email and social media marketing campaigns • Worked closely with celebrities on campaigns promoting our programs • Main contact for celebrity involvement at the nonprofit and work confidentially with partners • Worked with a board of directors as lead of the senior management team to establish strategic goals and outcomes for our nonprofit • Produced an annual report as well as prepared all financial statements with the help of our board treasurer • Directly in charge of all financials including the annual budget and nonprofit business plan • Create a training manual for all new employees in our call center to address best practices and support schools and industry • Built our company website where I create and curate content for a broad reaching online presence • Manage a large network interns and volunteers for our organization



Teachers College of San Joaquin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2019

  I train educators on the use of technology in the classroom. We look specifically at resources, lesson planning, application of standards, classroom management and strategies for engagement with technology. In addition, I work with new teachers as a mentor helping with classroom management, content delivery, lesson planning and tech integration.



Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development

• Speaker/Technology Trainer

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2018

  I provide training in social media, apps, and website, communication structures, marketing and branding, leadership development, blogging, and technology integration in education.



iCanHelpLine

• Co Creator

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  California #iCANHELP and Net Family News have teamed up to start the Social Media Helpline for Schools, the first social media helpline in the United States. • Wrote policy for the helpline, call procedure, FERPA compliance, and escalation procedures which became the employee manual • Collaborated internationally with social media helplines like the Southwest Grid for Learning in the UK • Curated a growing list of case studies for training and policy



CADA/CASL

• Technology Coordinator

  • 2009 - Jul 2015

  I created and handled all social media publicity for the CADA organization including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. I also produced a bi-monthly podcast - Leadership Isn't Funny - available on the CADA blog or on iTunes. I managed the organization's blog and produced additional media content for the web for marketing and publicity. In addition, for the annual state conference, I coordinated and produced the conference app for the event which is attenended by 1200-1500… Show more I created and handled all social media publicity for the CADA organization including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. I also produced a bi-monthly podcast - Leadership Isn't Funny - available on the CADA blog or on iTunes. I managed the organization's blog and produced additional media content for the web for marketing and publicity. In addition, for the annual state conference, I coordinated and produced the conference app for the event which is attenended by 1200-1500 educators annually. Last, I created social media policy, built teams of educators to present technology, and worked with multiple schools all over California on their digital policies. Show less



Tracy Unified School District

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2015

  I have taught English to 9th, 10th and 12th graders as well as several levels of AP English. I also teacher student leadership/activities and I taught video production to beginning, intermediate and advanced and got the video courses A-G approved. I served as a BTSA support teacher, CTE Department Chair and student Activities Director. When needed, I also filled in as a substitute administrator for the day. I have planned budgets in excess of $30,000, built relationships with multiple… Show more I have taught English to 9th, 10th and 12th graders as well as several levels of AP English. I also teacher student leadership/activities and I taught video production to beginning, intermediate and advanced and got the video courses A-G approved. I served as a BTSA support teacher, CTE Department Chair and student Activities Director. When needed, I also filled in as a substitute administrator for the day. I have planned budgets in excess of $30,000, built relationships with multiple community service groups and assisted with the annual school calendar. Show less