Nick is the Co-founder and President of TechChange. As President, he oversees all strategy and programming for the organization. Nick is an educator, technologist, and social entrepreneur with significant international peacebuilding and development expertise. He is an adjunct faculty member at American University, George Mason University, George Washington University and the United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE), and has given a number of guest lectures and speeches on the role of technology in peacebuilding, development and humanitarian work.

Will is the Chief Technology Officer at TechChange and leads the organizations web development efforts. He is also involved in facilitating participatory trainings, and adapting technology for use in challenging situations. Prior to joining TechChange, Will worked for an NGO that seeks to increase civic engagement in Western China by promoting the use of Open Spaces technology. After receiving his BA in International Relations and Chinese from Tufts University, Will spent two years in Nanjing, China, teaching English and working with a Chinese NGO on issues of bilingual deaf education and foster care for disabled children.

Christopher Neu is the Chief Operating Officer at TechChange. Previously, Chris worked at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) in the Centers of Innovation. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Chris has also worked with the Association of International Development Agencies (Ramallah), IFES during the 2006 Palestinian Elections, and the Center for the Study of Democracy. Chris holds an MA in Democracy and Governance from Georgetown University.

Charles manages TechChange’s conflict management and peacebuilding programs.  He co-managed TechChange’s Partnership for Peace training in Kisumu, Kenya and is the lead facilitator of TC-109: Technology for Conflict Management and Prevention and TC-110: Social Media and Technology Tools for Research.  Charles currently manages relationships with the UNDP, UNOCHA and clients in Africa.  He previously worked at the U.S. Institute of Peace, served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Samoa, and worked in Defense consulting.  Charles is completing a Ph.D. at the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, and holds an M.A. from the School of International Service at American University.

Jenny is director of operations at TechChange. She works closely with Nick to help ensure that the day-to-day activities of TechChange run smoothly. This includes managing the books and record keeping systems, as well as developing and fine-tuning the procedures required to best accomplish the organization’s mission and goals. Prior to working for TechChange, Jenny worked in fundraising and development for a local non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth through education, service, and green-jobs training. She also served as an AmeriCorps volunteer. Jenny graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, where she earned a BA in English with a minor in Business.

Jordan is director of research at TechChange. He graduated from Duke with a dual major
in Economics and Public Policy and recently completed an MA in International Science and Technology Policy at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington
University. His concentration is in the application of emerging technologies to international
development applications. He has particular experience in the use of mobile applications for the delivery of public health and medical services. Jordan believes in the potential of Free/Open Source software to advance peacebuilding and development goals and is most excited about the ease of replicating, scaling and customizing open solutions.

Caitlin Turner is a curriculum consultant at TechChange and part of our core blogging team. She is also a graduate student at the Institute of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University. Through her thesis work, Caitlin hopes to bring attention to the ways in which social media can promote sustainable peace, encourage mobilization and foster social change. The first time Caitlin truly became interested in conflict issues was at the University of Calgary where she obtained her BA in Urban Studies and developed an affinity for flash mobs and Robert Putnam. In recent years, she has carved out a niche as a blogger and hopes to carry this momentum forward bringing a unique voice to complex issues.

TJ is the director of communications for TechChange. His work at TechChange encompasses many of our social media operations including blog management and writing, live tweeting, and social media research. He enjoys blogging about social entrepreneurship, ICT4D, and the current social media environment. He just graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in International Relations with an emphasis in Political and Economic Development. At BYU he ran Students for Social Entrepreneurship, an Ashoka award-winning program that places 60 students into on-campus internships with social entrepreneurs every semester.

Gerard McCarthy manages TechChange’s Asia-Pacific projects. Based in Sydney, Australia he facilitates courses and workshops on mobile technologies, digital organizing and conflict prevention. He also provides technical expertise on telecommunications and development programs in the Asia-Pacific. Prior to TechChange, he worked at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) in the Centers of Innovation, served as a referendum observer in South Sudan with The Carter Center and worked as an evaluation officer for a gang-violence prevention initiative in Washington DC. He holds Bachelors in Economics and Social Sciences (Honours I) from the University of Sydney, and studied urban development and post-conflict governance at Georgetown University.

Pablo is an illustrator and animator with five years of experience in creating educational digital media. Pablo has successfully completed over 14 animations with TechChange including content for partners such as the UN Foundation, USAID, FrontlineSMS, M-PESA, and the Better Than Cash Alliance. Pablo is fluent in Spanish and experience and experienced in traditional painting techniques of Latin American artists. Pablo holds a BFA from the Art Institute of Washington in Media, Arts, and Animation.