About
Us

Thank you for visiting Digital Frontier Alliance's website! 

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I started the organization in 2025 after realizing that much of the growing online incivility - and even online scams - happen because people tend to think of the virtual and digital spaces as places that are separate from who we are in real life.

I understand that digital spaces can provide meaningful ways to explore and escape at times. However, it also presents a gray area where people who are responsible for causing harm are able to distance themselves from the consequences and impacts of their actions. 

Currently, we are a fledgling organization, but this is only the beginning. At its core, Digital Frontier Alliance will be a way to bring community members and experts together to find solutions for strengthening our civic space and digital life, as technology continues to evolve. The organization will be project-based to be responsive and flexible as new needs appear. We will invite people to connect, share ideas, and work together to strengthen online communities and privacy protections. The vision statement is a work-in-progress, because it is meant to be created with partners and community members who are invested in this work.

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My background is in public policy, analysis, and nonprofit management, primarily in the area of health and human services. I'm not an expert in privacy rights or technology, and I don't claim to be. Most of us aren't. However, we all have a stake in creating healthy standards and expectations for our shared digital community.

I drew on my professional and personal background to launch Digital Frontier Alliance's inaugural project - My Data. My Dignity. My Voice. As an ally of the people in my life who have received public behavioral healthcare, I intend this roadmap to be a spark to facilitate further conversation and participation. People receiving services are the real powerhouse in terms of advocacy, and this initiative respects the tradition of "Nothing about us without us."

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Our virtual and digital spaces are also shared civic spaces where we belong together. Please check back for updates as the organization and the My Data. My Dignity. My Voice. initiative continue to grow. In the meantime, start exploring the project's Advocacy Toolkit and feel free feedback through the Contact Form that follows.

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Sincerely,

Frances Carley, Founder

Digital Frontier Alliance