Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our
offline organizers from around the world. This offline network, called Net Tuesdays, balances the
work we do online to connect all those working at the intersection of technology and social impact.
We now have over 50 cities globally hosting monthly events with many more getting started. On a
daily basis, I work with the organizers in all these cities as well as those interested in
organizing in their community, to connect them to each other, share information and ideas, and
create innovative ways to link the global network.
I also work closely with our innovator community, those who have submitted Projects on our platform
and participated in open innovation Challenges. NetSquared's hosted Challenges for 3 years now,
surfacing hundreds of innovative technologies for social impact. We highlight and support their work
by connecting teams with local Net Tuesday groups (for feedback, presentations), foundation and
nonprofit organizations (to help implement technologies in the real world), and the larger community
(for new ideas and collaborations).
Outside of NetSquared, I am a trainer, blogger and facilitator as well as the co-author of Social by
Social: a practical guide to using technology for social impact. I'm also a contributor to
Socialbrite, NTEN, Women Who Tech and other industry leading collaborations.
I cannot wait for the experiences ahead for all those chosen to participate in this journey. As
someone enmeshed in the innovation and social impact sector, this would be an incredible opportunity
to understand the issues and options facing those in communities in India as well as connect with
individuals who are ready to do more. I am always happy to share any experiences or knowledge I
have, extend any resources or connections, and support the work of valuable projects. I have to
believe that all those participating in the one-of-a-kind journey probably feel the same way and
view this opportunity as a chance to create synergies throughout our work during and after the
trip.
I hope to help those groups already getting started in India and elsewhere by personally
understanding the context they work in every day, as well as creating new relationships to help
bridge local barriers to participation in a global conversation about social impact. I hope that I
can extend my personal community-driven model of development to aid both the colleagues on the trip
as well as those we meet. An journey like this opens doors to new partnerships, relationships, and
networks in a unique way.
Bram - I would LOVE it if we had Net Tuesday events in every city around the world :) What a dream! To connect local communities with resources, ideas, and people to collaborate with, and then to network those groups to leverage global knowledge and resources - well, we're 52 groups closer to making that happen :)
One of the first tech events I attended in Portland was Net Tuesday. It was quite fantastic, so I am doing whatever little part I can do to help bring this kind of idea elsewhere!
I'm thrilled to be in a place to collaborate and co-create change with people like you. This past weekend's 350.org campaign to bring the world together was just one example of what can happen when we all stop competing for messages and calls to action and agree that the things we need to do are simple and similar. The impact from the Day of Climate Action is still being seen. I hope we can continue helping organizations, groups, and individuals move the world together.
Amy has the special gift to create sparks in each of and help us to be more than we could have ever otherwise been -- and what's more, she shares that gift as well. I don't see 94 votes as of this comment -- I see the thousands of people Amy has touched, and the hundred of thousands they have catalyzed, and the global web of change she continues to co-create with more and more of us.
To social entrepreneurs in India & elsewhere, I'm very excited for the possibilities.
David, thank you for such a touching message. I'm going to cry :) My experiences in London have been incredible and in no small part all your doing for welcoming me with open arms into such a great community. My work is my pleasure, and yes, I'll bring back as much as I can! :)
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