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Nick directs RightsCon, the world's leading event on human rights in the digital age. He's passionate about bringing people together to tackle the great issues at the intersection of technology, politics, rights, and societal change. Prior to joining Access Now, Nick was with the Munk School's Digital Public Square Project, and also coordinated the 2014 Internet Governance Forum Meeting in Istanbul while working at the United Nations IGF Secretariat. He holds a political science degree from King’s University College, a master's of global affairs from the University of Toronto, and used to be a kindergarten teacher.

In his spare time, Nick enjoys climbing active volcanoes and ship wreck diving.