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Since 2012
Program Director, Governance @ Centre for Future Generations (CFG)
01 June 2023 - 30 November 2025
Focus areas: closing digital enforcement gaps, reshaping EU investments, innovating around tech policy. Established CFG's Governance Program, led research projects, and formed high-profile partnerships.
Lead, Open Governance Network for Europe @ Open Government Partnership
01 October 2020 - 31 May 2023
Developed Open Governance Network for Europe, driving public participation, transparency, and accountability to improve governance across the EU.
Senior Program Manager, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program @ Carnegie Europe
01 July 2018 - 30 September 2020
Managed international research projects focused on digital technology's intersection with democracy and governance.
Program Manager, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program @ Carnegie Europe
01 July 2015 - 01 July 2018
Oversaw projects on digital rights and governance.
Event and Program Coordinator @ Carnegie Europe
01 July 2013 - 01 July 2015
Coordinated events and outreach for the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program.
Event and Outreach Assistant @ Carnegie Europe
01 February 2012 - 01 July 2013
Assisted in event planning and outreach activities.
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Since 2004
New Media and Digital Culture @ Universiteit Utrecht
01 January 2011 - 31 December 2012
Music; Business Administration @ Wilfrid Laurier University
01 January 2004 - 31 December 2008
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