Staff

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  Gillian is passionate about locally-owned change. She helps organisations and people achieve results that matter to them. Her work with nonprofits, educational institutions, philanthropy, and government agencies weaves together organisational leadership and development during inflection points. She has started and led nonprofits that support the people who spark change and seek outcomes […]

CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Paola is a cyber-feminist Latina activist and creative thinker. Before joining The Engine Room, she worked as Lead of Poderomedia Foundation’s training program for Latin American journalists and developers; as facilitator of a global community of activists mapping power networks; and as a consultant to nonprofits. She works closely with feminist and social […]

ASSOCIATE, TEAM MEMBER EXPERIENCE Marwa is a Human Resources enthusiast coming from a multidisciplinary background that ranges from cultural studies, to peacebuilding and gender studies. Prior to joining The Engine Room, she worked with the United States Institute of Peace designing HR policies and leading their MENA personnel portfolio. Marwa cares deeply about social justice, […]

ASSOCIATE, ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT (SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA) Lesedi has a background in computer science and a history of collaborating and working with non-profit organizations. He is passionate about understanding and exploring the links between data, technology, and social change and is always curious about how these intersect across different sectors in civil society. Prior to joining […]

Jeff is a researcher, organisational developer, and spreadsheet wizard deeply invested in tech for society. Before joining The Engine Room, he co-founded Syrian Archive and Mnemonic where he worked as Director of Operations and Research. Jeff is a fellow and member of the steering committee at the Centre for Internet and Human Rights and holds […]

ASSOCIATE, RESEARCH Olivia is passionate about issues related to technology, surveillance, and the impact of AI on marginalised communities. Prior to joining The Engine Room, she was a research consultant with the Immigrant Defense Project, working on their Surveillance, Technology, and Immigration Policing Project. She holds a masters degree in Migration Studies and has supported […]

ASSOCIATE, COMMUNICATIONS AND EDITORIAL MANAGEMENT Helen is an editor and content developer who likes making complex subjects accessible to a wider audience. She’s worked on a variety of materials related to the internet, data, and society, including guides, learning resources and training curricula. She’s engaged in a variety of content development sprints, and designed and […]

ASSOCIATE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT Jen is a keen organiser who prides herself in smooth processes and team collaboration. Prior to joining The Engine Room, Jen worked in project and production management across creative and media organisations. Outside of work, Jen likes to take cold water dips on the coast or read a great book. As Project […]

ASSOCIATE, RESILIENT IT INFRASTRUCTURES Brian is a technologist with a background in Mathematics and Computer Science. Prior to joining the Engine Room, he was part of the inaugural cohort of the Tech and Society Fellowship at Mozilla Foundation where he focused on disinformation, advancing cybersecurity capacity building and bringing his expertise in safeguarding digital assets […]

ASSOCIATE, ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT (LATIN AMERICA) Bárbara is a Brazilian activist and researcher who is interested in exploring how technology and data can help us achieve social justice. She has worked defending the right to public information and transparency, supporting women’s rights and mobilising against racism and online abuse. Bárbara co-founded Minas Programam, an organisation […]

ASSOCIATE, DIGITAL RESILIENCE AND EMERGING TECH Cathy is interested in the intersection between data, technology and humanity. Prior to joining the Engine Room, Cathy worked at GitLab Inc. and Keystone Accountability as a data analyst. She has led and supported projects on a range of issues, from youth employment focused initiatives to rule of law […]