Yvette is a human rights activist and leads WITNESS.org, a global human rights organization that helps activists and communities use participatory media and technology for human rights. WITNESS
WITNESS pairs grassroots community support, and broad learning and sharing with advocacy at a systems level, aiming to support the millions of people turning to video to document abuses and use authentic narratives to create change. Yvette worked globally in start-ups and established companies in media and new technologies. She serves as advisor/board member for AccessNow, Majal, and DocSociety.