Elizabeth Donkervoort

Program Director at American Bar Association Center for Global Programs

United States

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Education: JD

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

Experience: Task force of experts with expertise in the field of human rights and technology for consultations on emerging global trends in relations to digital authoritarianism to conduct : comprehensive research; policy development and advocacy; awareness and capacity building; and establish collaborative partnerships

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

Company: Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies

Years of Experience: 19

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.