About

The Internet Exchange is a weekly newsletter launched in October 2023 dedicated to exploring Internet governance, digital rights, and the intersection of technology and society. Areas of focus include feminist perspectives on Internet governance, privacy and security, and the implications of emerging technologies.

Contributors

Mallory Knodel

Mallory Knodel is a founder and Executive Director of the Social Web Foundation and the Internet Exchange Newsletter. She previously served as Chief Technology Officer at the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), focusing on encryption, censorship, and cybersecurity. Mallory co-chairs the Human Rights Protocol Considerations research group of the Internet Research Task Force and advises the Freedom Online Coalition and the Open Technology Fund. A prolific author, she is known for demystifying technology and challenging misconceptions. Follow @mallory@techpolicy.social.

Ramma Shahid Cheema

Ramma Shahid Cheema is a media and advocacy expert with over 10 years of experience in government and private sectors. She supports the Internet Exchange newsletter by applying her expertise to amplify initiatives on internet governance and digital equity. Ramma has led PR and advocacy campaigns, earning global recognition, and developed communication strategies for the Pakistan government with UNFPA and Oxfam. A former TV anchor for Pakistan Television, she also founded Beti (Daughter), an award-winning organization empowering women and combating gender biases.

Editor In Chief

Audrey Hingle

Audrey Hingle is the Editor-in-Chief of The Internet Exchange. Based in London, she is passionate about how people interact with technology and the internet, and how it can influence our lives for better (or worse). Audrey has over 15 years of experience working in strategic communications, and previously served as Head of Marketing at the Mozilla Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting internet health and trustworthy technology. She holds a master’s degree in Digital Culture and Technology from King’s College London. Audrey can be reached at editor@exchangepoint.tech.