About Me:
Nancy Schwartzman is a filmmaker, media strategist, and catalyst for social change who believes storytelling and technology can create safer communities for women and girls.

Named one of the \"10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2011\" by Independent Magazine, Nancy Schwartzman is the director of the award-winning film \"The Line,\" a documentary that examines rape culture and the line of consent, and \"xoxosms\" a love story that explores how technology can create digital intimacy.

Nancy is the Founder of The Line Campaign, a non-profit dedicated to empowering young leaders to end sexual violence. With the creation of Circle of 6 iPhone and Android app, Nancy's team won the highly competitive White House Apps Against Abuse Technology Challenge. Now on iOS and Android, and downloaded by over 50,000 users, Circle of 6 helps friends stay close and connected to prevent violence before it happens.

An early adopter of cutting edge media tools for women's safety and dynamic storytelling, Nancy is a sought-after speaker and consultant working with college campuses, military populations, independent filmmakers, and international organizations.

My Passions:
Ending gender-based violence, women's empowerment, storytelling

My Challenges:
Not enough time in the day :)

My Vision for the Future:
Mobile, global tribes of empowered and shinging people!

My Areas of Expertise:
Filmmaking, gender-based violence, DIY strategy for communications, Mobile activism