Annual Conference 2010

FOSI 2010 Annual Conference - Recap Video

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Speaker Profiles

Patti Agatston

Co-author
Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age

Dr Agatston is co-author of the book, Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age with Robin Kowalski, Ph.D., and Susan Limber, Ph.D. She is also co-author of the Cyber Bullying Curriculum for Grades 6 – 12 and the Cyber Bullying Prevention Curriculum for Grades 3 - 5. Dr. Agatston is a certified trainer and technical assistance consultant for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. She has been quoted in articles on cyber bullying in The Washington Post, CNET news, and Time Magazine, and has appeared on local and national radio and television to discuss cyber bullying and other youth online high risk behavior. She was a participant in the CDC’s Expert Panel on Electronic Media and Youth Violence, and has presented nationally and internationally on cyber bullying.

Stephen Balkam

stephen_balkam Chief Executive Officer
Family Online Safety Institute

For the past 30 years, Stephen Balkam has had a wide range of leadership roles in the nonprofit sector in the both the US and UK. He is currently the Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), an international, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. FOSI’s mission is to make the online world safer for kids and their families.

Hoda Baraka

hoda-baraka First Deputy to Minister of Communications and Information Technology

Dr. Hoda Baraka is the First Deputy to Minister of Communications and Information Technology. Earlier, she was appointed as the Senior Advisor to the Minister for IT infrastructure Sector, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

danah boyd

Senior Researcher
Microsoft Research

danah boyd is a senior researcher at Microsoft Research and a research associate at Harvard University's Berkman Center for Internet and Society. In her research, danah examines everyday practices involving social media, with specific attention to youth engagement. Lately, she has been focused on issues related to privacy, publicity, and visibility.

Jeff Brueggeman

jeff-brueggeman Vice President-Public Policy
AT&T

Jeff Brueggeman is Vice President-Public Policy for AT&T. In this role, he is responsible for developing and coordinating AT&T’s public policy positions on Internet, technology and broadband issues.

Mark Brumley

mark-brumley Director of Academic Technology
Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC

Mark Brumley is a lifelong educator and educational technology leader who has lived and worked around the globe in places such as Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. He holds a B.S. from Texas Tech University and an M.Ed. in Educational Technology from the University of Missouri. He has received rave reviews for his numerous technology workshops, not only for his engaging presentation style, but also for the usability of the content. Mark is committed to helping teachers create technology rich lessons that provide authentic learning experiences.