One of my fundamental values is that while the world is full of challenges and injustices, I always want to be part of the team that tries. The team that tries to stop human caused climate change, the team that enforces fair labor practices and wages, the team that ends global poverty. And while those dreams may not be realized today, I have dedicated my life to ensuring they might be realized tomorrow.
EXPERIENCE
15 years experience leading teams and developing campaign strategies for nonprofits in the U.S. and Australia. Seasoned leader on issues of human trafficking, climate change, food security, water and sanitation, and modern slavery. In-person and global remote team leader.
Inventive and effective media outreach, engagement, and community building using strong storytelling in digital, social, and print outlets. Sample campaigns included short documentaries, Facebook photography competitions, and edutainment games for children and adults.
Skilled in developing measurable results tools, tracking, and other strategic assets. Across the board, campaign efforts have resulted in increased program participation, expansion of programs, greater team leadership and action, and heightened awareness of key issues. Top campaign reached 1.8 billion people, secured €1.7 million in advertising placements, and video views of over 1.7 million.
Relied upon to bring energy, inspiration, empowerment, and guidance to co-workers, campaign teams, volunteers, and outside partners, donors, and other stakeholders.
March 2022 – June 2024
LEAD DESIGNER
DOMESTIC WORKERS JUSTICE INITIATIVE
DWJI is a campaign that advocates for migrant domestic workers living in Singapore and Hong Kong who are often charged illegal recruitment fees by employment agencies and suffer under abuse by their employers.
My role at DWJI was to design and build the key strategic assets needed for the campaign as well as act in an advisory role for team leadership.
August 2021 – Current
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
HUMAN TRAFFICKING SEARCH- FREEDOM UNITED
HTS is a global database on modern slavery, covering topics that include forced and bonded labor, sex trafficking, child trafficking, forced marriage.
Under my leadership HTS saw a 35% increase in engagement across social channels. In June 2023 HTS joined hands with Freedom United, a campaign leader towards ending modern slavery.
December 2020 – December 2023
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
DUI HUA
Dui Hua is a human rights organization that works to gain the clemency and better treatment for political prisoners in China.
My role at The Dui Hua Foundation is focused on storytelling, development and marketing support including webinars with the Supreme People’s Court of China (SPC) and various other campaigns.
June 2015 – May 2020
MANAGER OF FAMILY FOOD PROGRAMS
ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK
AFFB provides food for underserved communities in Sarasota County.
Under my strategic leadership, program participation increased by 30% and program sites expanded by 25%.
July 2011 – January 2014
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
ACTION ON POVERTY
Action on Poverty is one of Australia’s leading agencies for the alleviation of poverty in Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
Leadership and strategy resulted in 50% size increase in community engagement program.
August 2008 – June 2010
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
EARTH HOUR GLOBAL- WWF SYDNEY
Earth Hour (EH) is the world’s largest mass participation event, taking place in more than 135 countries with a global reach of more than 1.8 billion people.
Leadership and strategy resulted in campaign growth from 35 countries in 2008 to 135 in 2011, supporting hundreds of thousands of campaign organizers, corporate supporters, and partnerships.
EDUCATION
January 2010 – December 2013
MASTER INTERNATIONAL LAW
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Studied International Law with a human rights perspective focusing on labor, gender and access to resources. Attended Shanghai Winter School to study Chinese constitutional law as part of my course.
January 2000 – May 2007
BA INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
Broad study of history, current practice, disasters and successes in international relations with a focus on human rights, peace studies and the Asia/Pac region. I also minored in Asian American Studies.
SKILLS
VIDEO PRODUCTION, ASSET CREATION AND STORY CAPTURING
From concept to in the can.
I have successfully managed numerous campaign video production projects and and campaign asset production for domestic and international markets working with local teams and talent.
WRITING, EDITING AND DESIGN
One stop shop.
Reports and Research Guides I have helped develop for various sectoral human rights issues including cobalt mining and child labor, organ trafficking and the war in the Ukraine.
ARTICLES AND BLOG POSTS
Storytelling and advocacy combine.
Writing about some of the most pressing issues across human rights, social justice, the environment and modern slavery.
DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS
Global participation is a click away.
Digital assets I have helped develop for various campaigns include Facebook photography competitions, online photo galleries, digital story worlds and educational games for adults and students.
TESTIMONIALS
SAMY AMANATULLAH
SENIOR MANAGER
DUI HUA FOUNDATION
“Adept, Insightful, Outcome-focused Communications & Messaging Consultant: Rebekah repeatedly demonstrated an advanced, time-honed ability to understand an organization’s mission, voice, and priorities and then translate those into effective, targeted content that increases views, impressions, and engagement.”
LACHLAN HIBBERT-WELLS
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
AUSTRALIA CAMBODIA FOUNDATION
“Rebekah is a joy to work with: dedicated, talented and brilliant. Rebekah and I worked closely on a number of projects, her assistance running many of our digital and social media initiatives was invaluable.”
AMY BUSEFINK
POLITICAL DIRECTOR
ORGANIZE!
“Rebekah is a great team player, and very detail oriented. She is able to quickly solve problems and make decisions. She is a very effective communicator and relationship builder. Brings great ideas to the table, amazingly creative and upbeat even in the toughest situations.”