Emma Pickering

Emma Pickering

Head of Tech and Economic Abuse, Churchill Fellow 2023

London, England, United Kingdom
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A highly committed advocate for survivors of technology-facilitated domestic abuse. Expert on the intersection of tech and economic abuse. Supporting an incredible team that directly support women and children facing tech and economic abuse. Managing external partnerships and stakeholders and working closely with Refuge's policy and fundraising teams to generate income and grow and develop the team, to shape legislative asks to improve responses for survivors of technology-facilitated abuse. Experience of working in the VAWG sector for over 15 years.

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  • Refuge

    Refuge

    7 years 5 months

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      Head of Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Economic Empowerment

      Refuge

      - Present 2 years 3 months

      Responsible for leading the tech and economic abuse strategy, developing the team, and ensuring that Refuge maintains and enhances both its internal and external reputation as a leading expert in tech and
      economic abuse. Cultivate a leadership and learning culture around technology and economic abuse and will work with senior Refuge colleagues and specific partner organisations to enhance a coordinated response to these types of abuse; enabling Refuge to further develop resources such as…

      Responsible for leading the tech and economic abuse strategy, developing the team, and ensuring that Refuge maintains and enhances both its internal and external reputation as a leading expert in tech and
      economic abuse. Cultivate a leadership and learning culture around technology and economic abuse and will work with senior Refuge colleagues and specific partner organisations to enhance a coordinated response to these types of abuse; enabling Refuge to further develop resources such as information materials, curricula, and training programmes to ensure that Refuge systematically maintains and
      constantly updates its tech empowerment knowledge. Working closely with the fundraising and policy team ensuring the team continues to grow and develop. Articulate the needs of survivors and their children in areas of tech and economic abuse and influence national policy.

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      Tech and Economic Abuse Manager

      Refuge

      - 2 years 6 months

      Responsible for managing the Tech and Economic Abuse team offering supporting the team to manage complex tech and economic abuse concerns. Manage partnerships with external agencies, responsible for the budget. Develop and deliver external and internal training packages.

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      Tech Abuse Lead

      Refuge

      - 2 years 1 month

      Offer direct support to women and children facing complex tech abuse concerns, ensuring women and children can remain online safely. Empower women to navigate their technology and utilise their accounts and devices safely.

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      MARAC Coordinator

      Refuge

      - 10 months

      Coordinate, administer, and manage the operation of the MARAC, bringing agencies together to ensure that services are keeping survivors safe and holding perpetrators to account.

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    IRIS Advocate Educator

    Stonham Housing Association

    - 10 months

  • Crisis Worker

    The Blue Sky Centre

    - 3 years 7 months

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