In the Media

A selection of my media appearances across TV, radio, and print, featuring interviews and commentary on the issues I care about.

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Photo from TV Show, Big Bang Theory, there are big red circles with crosses over the four main characters of the show — Eight simple rules for destroying boring stereotypes in the tech industry

Date May 13, 2017

Published in The Spinoff, this article distils insights from a Techweek’17 panel on breaking stereotypes in the tech industry. It challenges tired narratives about who belongs in tech, offering practical, human advice on visibility, confidence, and culture—showing how dismantling stereotypes starts with changing how the industry sees itself and who it centres

Largely decorative image of Kim Hill's photo on a Soundcloud background — Women, Youth and the Net

Date July 12, 2014

Broadcast on Radio New Zealand’s Saturday Morning program, hosted by Kim Hill, this interview explores the intersection of technology, human rights, and feminism. I discuss empowering women online, inclusive tech spaces, conference culture, and why strong codes of conduct matter—drawing on my work at Amnesty International and my belief in using technology to amplify voices that are too often excluded.

You can’t be an expert at everything

Date February 1, 2013

Published in CIO Magazine Online, this article reflects on leadership, humility, and the limits of expertise in technology roles. It explores why effective leaders don’t need to know everything themselves, but instead must recognise their gaps, value collaboration, and build trust by empowering others with complementary skills and knowledge.

Me and Anita Harvey (Media Manager) in front of a screen — Amnesty International puts your Facebook Timeline on trial

Date October 30, 2012

This article explores Amnesty International’s Trial by Timeline campaign, which put Facebook timelines “on trial” to highlight freedom of expression and digital rights. It reflects on how everyday online activity can expose the fragility of human rights, using social media as a powerful, accessible tool to spark awareness, participation, and conversation about surveillance and censorship.

screenshot from Trial by Timeline — Amnesty International launches Facebook awareness campaign ‘trial by timeline’

Date October 29, 2012

This article examines Amnesty International’s early use of Facebook to run an awareness campaign built around the platform’s Timeline feature. It explores how social media storytelling was used to engage users, highlight human rights issues, and experiment with new digital advocacy techniques at a time when charities were beginning to adapt to social platforms as campaigning tools.

A graphic that has the words "What are you guilty of? Trial by Timeline" in big black text on a yellow background — Sentenced on Facebook

Date October 27, 2012

This article examines Amnesty International’s Sentenced on Facebook campaign, which demonstrates how everyday social media posts can carry life‑and‑death consequences under repressive regimes. It explores the power of digital storytelling to make abstract human rights violations tangible, using Facebook as a familiar lens to prompt reflection on freedom of expression, surveillance, and online privilege.

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