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Shoshana Abikzer

@shoshanaabikzer

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Open-source investigator focused on digital safety and human rights.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my investigative skills in digital safety and human rights, focusing on impactful projects that promote accountability and empower communities.

I am an open-source investigator with a strong focus on digital safety and human rights. My experience includes leading digital literacy initiatives that have reached over 13,000 students, emphasizing the importance of responsible technology use and critical thinking. I have successfully crowdfunded over $30,000 to support various educational programs, demonstrating my commitment to empowering youth through digital education.

During my tenure at the University of California Berkeley Law's Human Rights Lab, I verified thousands of pieces of digital content from conflict zones, collaborating with renowned organizations like Amnesty International and the BBC. My work has contributed to the development of the Berkeley Protocol on Digital Open Source Investigations and has been recognized in academic publications. I am passionate about using my skills in data analysis and investigative reporting to combat human exploitation and promote accountability in international law.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Digital Literacy; Outreach Lead

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Youths for Youths

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Led digital education initiatives reaching over 13,000 students across Los Angeles County, focusing on AI risks, phone addiction, digital safety, and mental health. Designed and delivered programming through various channels to promote critical thinking and responsible tech use.

Digital Safety Mental Health Webinars Critical Thinking Crowdfunding Content Creation

Digital Verification Investigator

University of California Berkeley Law, Human Rights Lab

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)

Verified over 3,500 pieces of user-generated digital content from conflict zones, assessing for AI manipulation, metadata loss, and authenticity. Translated fragmented open-source materials into structured evidentiary timelines for legal grade case files submitted to international courts.

Open Source Intelligence Metadata Analysis Chronolocation International Law Data Structuring Domain Forensics

Research Apprentice

University of California Berkeley Law, Human Rights Lab

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Assisted in the development of the first university-based program for open-source investigations for human rights organizations, news outlets, and international courts. Contributed to the UN-issued Berkeley Protocol on Digital Open Source Investigations (2022).

Research Human Rights International Criminal Law Legal Research Data Analysis Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Digital Humanities

Grade: Major Honors Distinction

Activities and societies: Helen Diller Fellowship, U.S. Department of State Gilman Scholar, Atlantic Council DFRLab Digital Sherlocks Scholar, IICI Scholar, Delta Phi Epsilon (ΔΦΕ) - professional foreign service fraternity.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with Major Honors Distinction in Anthropology and Digital Humanities. Focused on the intersection of technology and human culture, exploring digital methods in humanitarian research.