I have long been fascinated by the Internet�s power to draw people together, to create communities of geographically diverse individuals and to facilitate learning and exchange between remote locations. Over the past decade, my love for the internet's possibilities grew - but at the same time I began to see the many difficulties presented by an almost completely ungoverned realm such as this one. As computers became easier to use and greater numbers of technologically unskilled individuals joined the internet community, there came a host of predators ready and willing to prey on those who were ill equipped to protect themselves. This is why I joined Cyberangels - I believe that Cyberangels, by providing internet safety information, and assistance to those who are victimised by unscrupulous netizens, can help keep this "cyber space" safe for all those who wish enjoy the almost-infinite possibilities of the internet.

I bring nearly a decade of experience in manning international help-desks and teaching (both online and off) computer and internet related classes, and nearly two decades of volunteer work with children and teenagers. I also bring a strong educational background in information technology coupled with business administration. I am what is considered a "professional student" - this means that I am always studying, always taking classes. As far as the internet and computers are concerned, the technology is changing so quickly - I believe that only a dedicated student will be able to keep pace with the rapid development.

These are the skills that I bring to Cyberangels - but more importantly than any of these, I bring three desires. These are the same desires that draw individuals from all over the world to this organisation : The desire to help - to help those being victimised by fraud, by hackers or by cyberstalkers. The desire to protect - to protect the innocents from paedophiles and the "newbies" from the wolves who would take advantage of their lack of knowledge. The desire to encourage - to encourage knowledge as the antidote for victimisation. Through classes and our online resources, we hope to give individuals the knowledge to protect themselves so that they may have the use of the internet as a research tool, as a forum for the exchange of information from one culture to another, and as a means for drawing people closer together.

If you share these desires, I ask you to consider joining us in our crusade promote Internet safety. If you don't have time or expertise to donate, consider making a contribution to support our offline programs. We wouldn't be here without you!