Thorn (previously DNA Foundation and the Demi & Ashton Foundation) drives technology innovation to fight the sexual exploitation of children. They partner across the tech industry, government and NGOs and leverage technology to combat predatory behavior, rescue victims, and protect vulnerable children.

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Thorn

Thorn's headquarters in San Francisco, CA, United States

The Manhattan Beach office focuses on strategic leadership, legal compliance, and business development initiatives.

Manhattan Beach

Julie Cordua

Zachary Hughes (胡子春)

Peter Parente

Queenie Chan

Shae Frazier Phr, Shrm-Cp

James Williams

Pam Smith

🦄 Amanda H. Volz

Lisa Fierstein

Rebecca Dowling

Melissa S.

Suzanne Bell

Ernie Allen

Ray Chambers

Neelie Kroes

Ashton Kutcher

Fernando Ruiz Perez

Vanessa Kanu

Sara Clemens

The Engineering team at Thorn collaborates to develop and implement advanced technological solutions to combat the sexual exploitation of children. They leverage expertise in user experience, data science, software engineering, and support services to create tools that identify and thwart predatory behavior, aid in victim rescue, and enhance child protection efforts.

Engineering

This department oversees the organization's overall direction and strategy, ensuring effective governance and alignment with its objectives.

Board Governance

This department provides legal advice and oversight to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Legal Department

The Research and Policy team at Thorn conducts in-depth studies on the patterns and techniques of child sexual exploitation, providing critical insights to guide technological innovations. They also develop policy recommendations and collaborate with government entities and NGOs to influence legislation and improve response strategies, ensuring that their research directly informs and enhances protective measures for vulnerable children.

Research and Policy

This department focuses on identifying and creating growth opportunities for the organization.

Business Development

The Engineering team at Thorn focuses on developing and maintaining advanced technological solutions to combat the sexual exploitation of children. This includes building robust software tools, leveraging data analytics, and enhancing platform security to aid in identifying and rescuing victims, as well as preventing predatory behavior. The team collaborates closely with industry partners, government agencies, and NGOs to ensure their tools are effective and impactful.

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Thorn

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Board & advisors

Teams

Engineering

Board Governance

Legal Department

Research and Policy

Business Development

Engineering

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