As a recent graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, Megan’s passions lie within the field of communications. Her background includes a degree in Public Relations, with an emphasis on the impact of graphic design and copy. Megan met FrontlineSMS founder Ken Banks by-chance whilst she was a summer intern with the National Geographic Channel in 2010. She has since provided FrontlineSMS with valuable graphic design and digital layout support.

Aleksei has a degree in Computer Science from Moscow State Technical University (MSTU). He specialises in computing machinery, systems, complexes and networks. He has been a great help for FrontlineSMS over the last year and a half, providing assistance with software testing and quality assurance, full FrontlineSMS localisation into Russian and Ukrainian languages, and community consulting.

Mathias is founder and managing director at Meta Healthcare – a Hong Kong based social enterprise with a focus on healthcare management and communication. Meta Healthcare develop mobile healthcare IT solutions to help healthcare providers streamline their workflow, and serve their patients more efficiently. It’s target market is divided into two segments: developed countries (commercial) and developing countries (non-profit). Mathias is currently working on a port of FrontlineSMS for the Google Android platform.

Domingo teaches Medical Informatics and Physiology at the University of Morón, Buenos Aires in Argentina. He has managed a Stress Exercise Laboratory, working as a Clinical Researcher and Assisting Physician for more than 10 years. Currently, Domingo is working to expand the implementation of e-health and m-health use in medical education and telemedicine applications. Domingo helps provide user support on our Community Forum, and he regularly promotes FrontlineSMS to new contacts in Argentina, too!

Tom works at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and has over 15 years of experience in Information and Communications Technologies. His background includes a degree in Telecommunications from Eastern Michigan University, with core strengths in data networking and enterprise ICT project management. He is passionate about mobile technology and its impact for social good. Tom is assisting the team with support on our Community Forum.

Kike is studying for her Master’s degree in Migration, Mobility and Development at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. She is currently working on her thesis, which explores neoliberal policies and their role in the trafficking of Nigerian women to Europe. Having had several years of work experience in the field of media and communications, Kike hopes to put her background and her studies to practical use during her time at FrontlineSMS. She is also keen to learn how mobile technology is optimized to serve as an effective tool for development. During her time with FrontlineSMS, Kike will be helping with user resources and community building.

Stefania is a PhD Candidate at the Graduate Institute of Political and International Relations at the University of Reading, UK. Her research is focused on integrating information gathered through crowdsourcing into risk assessments and early warning tools for preventing electoral-related violence. She also holds a BA in International Relations, a Master of Philosophy in Economics and International Relations and an MA in Geopolitics. Before joining FrontlineSMS she has worked with United Nations Development Program, at the Joint Task Force on Electoral Assistance in Brussels. Her passion: empowering people!

Kavita has recently completed her Masters in Human Rights at Kingston University, London. She is passionate about achieving poverty eradication through local empowerment, accountability and transparency. Prior to obtaining her Masters, Kavita worked in the IT industry for 4 years as a Project Manager supporting the development and deployment of software applications inclusive of mobile technologies. She hopes to combine her skills as she explores the intersection of Human Rights and Technology She joins Frontline SMS as a Community Project Assistant and will be providing support in communications, user support and research.