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

John Starr

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

The Marketing and Communications team at Thorn develops and implements strategic marketing initiatives to raise awareness and support for the company's mission to combat child sexual exploitation. They manage content creation, engage digital communities, and coordinate strategic communications to amplify Thorn's impact and foster collaboration with partners across the tech industry, government, and NGOs.

Marketing and Communications

The Operations Team at Thorn ensures the efficient functioning of internal processes and external partnerships. They manage stakeholder relations, optimize business information systems, support human resources functions, and streamline research activities to enhance Thorn's mission of combating child sexual exploitation.

Operations Team

The Product and Program Management team at Thorn spearheads the development and execution of innovative technologies aimed at combating child sexual exploitation. They manage key relationships, oversee product lifecycle, and ensure alignment with strategic goals, collaborating closely with tech partners, government entities, and NGOs to deliver impactful solutions and initiatives for protecting vulnerable children.

Product and Program Management

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.

The Leadership Team at Thorn is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overall vision of the organization, ensuring the effective execution of its mission to combat the sexual exploitation of children. They oversee various critical functions, including organizational culture, victim identification, external partnerships, and financial management, to drive technological innovation and collaboration across sectors.

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Thorn

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Board & advisors

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Engineering

Marketing and Communications

Operations Team

Product and Program Management

Engineering

Leadership Team

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