Elizabeth Donkervoort
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Law
The University of British Columbia
2004 : 2007
MA
Masters of Asia Pacific Policy Studies
The University of British Columbia
2004 : 2007
Hons. BA
Political Science (Specialist), History (Minor)
University of Toronto
1999 : 2003
USA Graduate School
2023 : Present
Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies
Member, Global Task Force to Counter Digital Authoritarianism
Oversees and manages ABA ROLI's programming on Internet Freedom in Southeast Asia with a particular focus on privacy rights online and programming in East Asia promoting resiliency of legal institutions in the region to withstand current challenges to rule of law. Elizabeth also helps co-lead the Rule of Law in the Digital Era internal working group and advises on its role in the Tech for Democracy cohort of the Summit for Democracies and is a member of ROLI's Diversity and Inclusion working group.
2020 :
American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative
Program Director
The ABA Cybersecurity Legal Task Force serves as a clearinghouse regarding cybersecurity activities, policy proposals, advocacy, publications, and resources for the ABA, its members and policymakers.
2023 :
American Bar Association
Member, Cybersecurity Legal Task Force
CSRI provides objective analysis of the strategic risks posed by the emergence of Chinese state authoritarianism as a dominant geopolitical force. As a founding board member, inform institutional strategy, conduct outreach to potential advisors and donors, oversee publications applying a rule of law and human rights lens.
2022 :
China Strategic Risks Institute
Board Member
Oversee and manage IRI programming in Northeast Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, providing strategic direction, administrative oversight and personnel management. Works with Division and Institutional Leaders to develop and manage short- and long- term strategies for Asia and around the globe. Provide thought-leadership on regional and topical issues related (but not limited) to : legal developments, authoritarian regimes, digital security and social mobilization. As advisor to the Institute's Closed & Closing Spaces and Civil Society Communities of Practice provide advice, support and training for staff and partners around the globe.
2020 : 2020
International Republican Institute
Senior Program Manager
Skills
Analysis, Civil Litigation, Civil Society, Coalitions, Communication, Community Consultation, Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Confidentiality, Corporate Law, Courts, Governance, Government Advocacy, Governmental Affairs, Grant Writing, International Development, International Organizations, International Relations, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Nonprofit Organizations, Policy Analysis, Politics, Professional Writing, Program Implementation, Program Management, Program Planning, Project Coordination, Project Plans, Proposal Writing, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, SAS Programming, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Training, Tribunals
About
Elizabeth has more than a decade of experience assisting leaders to develop and execute strategies responding to regulatory and operational challenges. She applies her legal expertise to objectively analyze complex social problems, identify goals and develop plans to mitigate potential unintended consequences.
As a skilled communicator, capable of crafting messaging tailored to specific audiences, Elizabeth engages effectively with both grassroots actors and high-level officials. She is a motivated manager who encourages collaboration across internal teams and cultivates relationships with key players in government, academia and private sector to develop new programs. Elizabeth is experienced managing multiple high-priority tasks in a dynamic environment and monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure milestones are achieved.
An expert in digital authoritarianism, Elizabeth understands the tools used to repress freedom of expression online and advises stakeholders on techniques to overcome them. Embedded in all aspects of her work is a dedication to promoting democratic principles in the field of digital civic engagement.
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