Gina Helfrich

Gina Helfrich is a professional with 7 years of experience dedicated to improving technology's impact on vulnerable communities. Her expertise lies in accountable technology, data privacy, and digital rights.

Currently, Gina manages large-scale global technology programs focused on digital rights and safety, ensuring access to an open internet and protecting journalists. Her strengths include program management and strategic communications in nonprofit and startup settings.

She has a background in collaborating with executives and engineers to advance ethics, inclusion, privacy, safety, and security. Gina has also worked as a consultant with various teams, including executive, policy, HR, legal, product, and engineering.

Gina's networking style involves genuine one-on-one interactions, facilitating meaningful connections between individuals. Her educational background includes leadership development at Harvard University, a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Emory University, and a B.A. in Philosophy from Boston College.

Throughout her career, Gina held roles such as Program Officer for Global Technology at Internews Network, Principal Consultant at Helfrich Strategies, LLC, Director of Communications and Culture at NumFOCUS, and Co-Founder at recruitHER. She has also served in leadership positions at Harvard University and as an Adjunct Professor at Morehouse College.