Ruby Sinreich

Ruby Sinreich is the founder and editor of OrangePolitics.org, a progressive multi-author blog with a vibrant community discussing local issues around her hometown of Chapel Hill, N.C. Professionally, she specializes in strategies that connect people to each other, sometimes known as "network-centric advocacy," "social media," "Web 2.0," or "grassroots organizing," depending upon what type of geek one is. Ruby's work experience includes social network analysis, blogger outreach, organizer capacity-building, Web site design and development, online communication strategy, and all manner of trainings. Ruby has helped hundreds of progressive nonprofits use technology more effectively in service of their educational, movement-building, and political missions. She has worked with organizations of all sizes and scopes, including local women's centers, statewide advocacy organizations, and national and international institutions such as the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Greenpeace International, and the American Civil Liberties Union. Ruby's personal blog is lotusmedia.org.