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Linda Raftree is listed as MERL Tech Initiative Founder, NYC Tech Salon Convener, Certified Privacy Professional, Trust and Safety Advisor at The MERL Tech Initiative, based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at planusa.org and a matched LinkedIn profile for Linda Raftree.
Linda Raftree previously worked as Founder at The Merl Tech Initiative and Founder at Linda Raftree Llc. Linda Raftree holds B.A., Anthropology from University Of Southern California.
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I’ve been exploring responsible digital approaches and use of digital data for the past decade via the MERL Tech Initiative, Technology Salon NYC, and as an independent consultant. The MERL Tech Initiative brings together critical thinkers from the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL), data science, and digital technology sectors to collaborate, develop capacities and strengthen good practice. In 2024, the MERL Tech Initiative expanded to include a core group of consultants with a range of deep, related expertise (see merltech.org). Technology Salon brings together technologists and social sector practitioners for intimate, in-person, off-the-record conversations on emerging opportunities and challenges (see technologysalon.org)As an independent consultant (via Linda Raftree, LLC), I’ve advised foundations, bilateral agencies, and non-governmental organizations on responsible data policy and practice, applied research, digital safeguarding, child online safety, inclusive digital approaches, trust and safety, and safe digital programming. I'm a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP and (CIPM) (see lindaraftree.com)Current projects include:-supporting The Asia Foundation to develop and implement responsible data policy and practices-advising on digital social and behavior change communications and M&E for iMedia/Gates Fdn-convening MERL Tech's Natural Language Processing Community of Practice (NLP-CoP)-researching federated data governance for Fondation Botnar-developing data sharing templates and guidance for Mercy Corps-exploring alternatives to biometrics for deduplication of cash transfers for Catholic Relief Services-conducting a risk assessment on digitalization of sponsorship operations for World Vision Intl-developing guidance on Generative AI and MERL for Luminate -creating guidance on safe design of GenAI powered chatbots for Girl Effect-developing digital impact and safeguarding strategies for YLabs-convening Technology Salon in New York City
Listed skills include International Development, Ngos, Community Development, Human Rights, and 25 others.
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The MERL Tech Initiative sits at the intersection of digital technology and the social sector. We support thoughtful tech-enabled program design, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL). We convene communities to share good practice and improve humanitarian, development, human rights and peace building outcomes. We advocate.
As an independent consultant, I support the development, humanitarian, human rights and social sectors with digital approaches, including programming research, design, and strategy; trust and safety; child safeguarding; data privacy policy; and related areas. (In 2024 I will be moving my independent consulting to The MERL Tech Initiative).Clients have.
The Technology Salon is an intimate, informal, and in person, discussion among information and communication technology experts and international development professionals. Technology Salons happen in various cities around the world. I convene in NYC and support Brooklyn and other new cities. I also sit on the Board of Technology Salon where we focus on.
Regarding Humanity (Re:Hum) fostered comment and debate on image, film, narrative and program design in social impact. Re:Hum offered a space for social impact professionals, designers, filmmakers, journalists, and students to explore respectful, relevant and resonant storytelling that did not remove agency from those they portrayed. We also provided.
London, England, GB
Developing and supporting implementation of the girls' digital/mobile safeguarding, privacy and security policy and guidelines for Girl Effect's various digital products and efforts. Supporting the organization to prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Providing strategy and guidance on girls and mobile/tech based on good practice in.
New York, NY, US
Assisting the Foundation to identify and apply good practice in the use of ICTs in M&E work. Co-authored "Emerging Opportunities: Monitoring and Evaluation in a Tech-Enabled World," a discussion paper for the Foundation. Supporting dissemination and further discussion in the area of technology and how it's supporting and changing the field of M&E..
New York, NY, US
The International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD) is a nonprofit organization founded for the charitable purpose of eradicating structural discrimination globally, and to promote human rights norms consistent with public international law. Using high impact strategic litigation, coalition building, leveraged partnerships, and.
The Social Impact Lab (SIMLab) Foundation houses developers and free support for FrontlineSMS, an open-source SMS-messaging software that enables users to send, receive and manage SMS over a mobile network. The SIMLab Foundation works closely with the SIMLab Community Interest Company (CIC), which meets the needs of clients who need additional support.
Washington, District Of Columbia, US
Serving as a thought leader and providing strategic input to Plan USA’s CEO on trends in development and ways the external context and industry are changing. Leading Plan USA’s International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) commitment and publication process. Leading and/or supporting research, strategy, program design and implementation in areas related.
Washington, District Of Columbia, US
Served as a thought leader in the area of new ICTs and development. Provided support for programs using ICTs to improve child protection, youth participation and employment, education, openness, transparency, accountability and governance. Created space for debate and learning around global development and ICTs via social media, workshops, events.
North Bethesda, MD, US
Wrote a landscape review for the mEducation Alliance on mobile technology and youth workforce development (mYWD); supported 4 learning events on the topic; kick-started the mYWD working group. Presented results at various events.
New York, New York, US
Co-wrote paper for XII UN Round Table on Communication for Development (C4D) outlining developments, trends, challenges and recommendations for integrating new technologies into C4D work for and with marginalized adolescent girls; presented at 56th Commission on the Status of Women.
Woking, Surrey, GB
Developed and coordinated successful programs combining traditional communication forms and new ICTs for youth-led advocacy and violence prevention, 2 of which won internal awards for innovation in technology application to development goals. Supported research and development of Plan's work around girls and technology, including 2011 Because I am a Girl.
Washington, District Of Columbia, US
Initiated and developed global youth engagement strategy at Plan; now a global priority. Initiated and developed Plan USA’s Youth Engagement program, involving US youth in global issues and decision making; led to Plan USA establishing youth advisory board. Developed program that uses arts and media to better engage marginalized youth in community.
Washington, District Of Columbia, US
Raised over $8 million in planned gifts, major gifts and deferred gifts.Created marketing strategies to identify and develop prospective donors.Developed systems and procedures for managing donor relations.Brought stronger rights-based focus to Plan USA’s marketing and communications. Piloted youth engagement programs using arts- and culture-based learning.
Woking, Surrey, GB
Led Plan El Salvador’s move towards a child rights-based approach. Developed and managed Plan El Salvador’s first child rights, child participation, youth media, and non-violence programs; these became signature programs for Plan globally. Wrote strategic plan and all related budgets based on consultations in 400 communities and input from 4 district.
Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB
Managed relationships with national NGOs for 7 projects that Oxfam was transitioning out: rural production systems; health; investigation and advocacy on national issues; municipal strengthening; agriculture; immigration. Monitored the projects, reviewed narrative and financial reports, and conducted internal audits.
Geneva, CH
Wrote strategic plan for El Salvador and Guatemala Programs. Liaised with national NGOs, international cooperation agencies and UN organizations. Managed portfolio of grants to local NGOs on gender, environment, reinsertion of ex-combatants, psychosocial health, advocacy, civil society strengthening, integrated rural development, human rights. Organized.
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Linda Raftree works for The MERL Tech Initiative.
Linda Raftree is listed as MERL Tech Initiative Founder, NYC Tech Salon Convener, Certified Privacy Professional, Trust and Safety Advisor at The MERL Tech Initiative.
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Linda Raftree is based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States, United States while working with The MERL Tech Initiative.
Linda Raftree has worked for The Merl Tech Initiative, Linda Raftree Llc, Technology Salon, Regarding Humanity, and Girl Effect.
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Linda Raftree holds B.A., Anthropology from University Of Southern California.
Linda Raftree is listed with skills including International Development, Ngos, Community Development, Human Rights, Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Program Management, and Grants.
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