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Biography
Melissa
STROEBEL
Thorn
Melissa Stroebel is the Vice President of Research & Strategic Impact at Thorn. Melissa has spent nearly 20 years combating the online sexual exploitation of children as a victim identification analyst, product manager, and researcher. In her current role, she serves as a subject matter expert and oversees Thorn’s strategic impact across the ecosystem through partnerships, cutting edge research, innovative technical solutions.
Presentation:
State of the Issue - Evolving Threats: AI, Monetization, and Expanding Extortion Tactics
Open Access
Presentation Two:
Beyond the Stranger: Youth Perspectives on Sexual Extortion Patterns Informing Investigations and Prevention
Open Access
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