Our Story
The Digital Resilience Project began with people.
People we knew. People we cared about. People who quietly asked for help. These people were friends. Colleagues. Family members. Professionals. Students. Parents. They were different ages, came from different backgrounds, cultures, and careers.
What they shared was an experience. Technology had been used against them in abusive relationships. Through coercive control. Through sextortion. This abuse wasn’t caused by their personal weakness, poor choices, or some inherent vulnerability. It was created by complex systems, power imbalances, and technology that was misused in ways most people never imagined.
When many of them sought help, they discovered a gap. There were plenty of services which understood domestic and family violence and plenty of professionals who understood cybersecurity. But few sat in the space between.
So, we built a capability. We gathered analysts, cyber specialists, investigators, engineers, and intelligence professionals. People used to solving hard problems. People who believe their skills should serve others.
Today, we stand alongside survivors as trusted guides – helping them to understand, reduce risk, and reclaim control of their digital lives. We do this because safety shouldn’t depend on technical knowledge. Because no one should face digital harm alone.
And because when expertise meets empathy, resilience becomes possible.
THE DRAGONFLY: A SYMBOL OF RESILIENCE AND RENEWAL
The dragonfly is our spirit animal: a symbol of transformation, strength, and the power to build a new life.
Our Team
The Digital Resilience Project brings together leaders with backgrounds spanning cyber security, intelligence, digital safety, governance, community advocacy, and lived experience.
We are helping to strengthen Australia’s emerging digital safeguarding ecosystem.
Our Founders
AMY OMROD
CO-FOUNDER
Amy has more than twenty years of management and cyber consulting experience, leading cyber security, business transformation, and advisory teams across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. She brings a broad security skill set encompassing threat intelligence and emulation, vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and governance. Presently, Amy is the CEO of Cygence, where she leads efforts to strengthen organisational cyber resilience through specialised advisory and security services. She is an authentic and highly motivated leader with a strong commitment to driving meaningful impact across the cyber security sector.
EMERALD SAGE
CO-FOUNDER AND CEO
Emerald has twenty years of experience in open-source intelligence (OSINT). She spent more than a decade within the Australian Government’s security and intelligence community, contributing to national security programs spanning counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cyber security, and insider-threat mitigation. Her work included the design and application of operational countermeasures underpinned by OSINT capabilities. In recent years, Emerald has served as the Principal Intelligence Advisor at OSINT Combine, an Australian-operated global leader in OSINT, where she advanced ethical, evidence-based approaches to digital safety and intelligence practice.
DANYELLE ROBSON
CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Danyelle has more than a decade of senior leadership experience across finance, governance and people leadership. For the past nine years she has worked as Head of Finance and Governance at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation in South Australia, where she has been responsible for financial oversight, regulatory compliance, governance frameworks and people leadership to support the organisation’s long-term sustainability. Earlier in her career, Danyelle volunteered in Africa supporting initiatives focused on building sustainable communities, an experience that shaped her ongoing commitment to organisations working for meaningful social impact. Danyelle currently chairs a not-for-profit CFO Interest Group, bringing together sector peers to share insights and strengthen financial leadership and governance practice across the sector. She is recognised for her thoughtful leadership, integrity and commitment to supporting purpose-driven organisations to grow responsibly and sustainably.
Our Board
ANDREW HORTON
BOARD CHAIR
Andrew Horton is a technology founder, strategic advisor and experienced Board Chair with more than 30 years’ experience operating at the intersection of emerging technology and geopolitics. He brings a cross-sector perspective spanning corporate, government and not-for-profit environments, and is a recognised thought leader on national security, sovereign capability and the geopolitical implications of advanced technologies.
Andrew provides trusted senior-level advice on cyber governance, artificial intelligence and quantum strategy, supporting organisations to navigate an increasingly complex and contested global technology landscape.
“It is a privilege to lead the Board of an organisation committed to such vital and deeply human work. At the Digital Resilience Project, we stand alongside people experiencing technology-facilitated abuse, helping restore a sense of safety, control and independence through care that is ethical, trauma-informed and grounded in dignity. At the same time, we are working to prevent harm before it takes hold, building a more resilient and compassionate digital environment for all.“
SCOTT CEELY
BOARD DIRECTOR OF CYBER SECURITY AND DIGITAL SAFETY
Scott’s career in cyber security has spanned more than 25 years. This has included technical, managerial and diplomatic roles in the Federal Government, as well as leading and building businesses in private industry. Scott’s focus is now on helping people and organisations through mentoring and advising, and he serves on a variety of advisory boards for both cyber security and climate focused organisations.
“Working with the Digital Resilience project allows me to apply my experience, knowledge and networks to an often overlooked problem, and one that desperately needs support.”
DANYELLE ROBSON
BOARD DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE
Danyelle has more than a decade of senior leadership experience across finance, governance and people leadership. For the past nine years she has worked as Head of Finance and Governance at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation in South Australia, where she has been responsible for financial oversight, regulatory compliance, governance framework and people leadership to support the organisation’s long-term sustainability.
“As Co-Founder and Director of Finance and Governance, I’m incredibly proud to be part of the Digital Resilience Project. We are a passionate group dedicated to helping people reclaim their safety, autonomy, and digital independence in a way that is not only technically robust, but also trauma-informed, ethical, and grounded in strong governance.”
PATRICIA CALABRO
BOARD DIRECTOR OF ETHICS AND RISK
Patricia brings experience leading initiatives that prioritise data privacy, ethics, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Her work is grounded in a commitment to operational excellence and informed decision-making, ensuring organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes effectively. Her professional journey spans diverse industries, including fintech, healthcare, and technology.
“I am particularly passionate about helping organisations build sustainable and trustworthy operating models that protect vulnerable people while supporting innovation and capability uplift. The opportunity to contribute to a mission with such clear real-world impact was something I found deeply meaningful.”
SARAH FARDY
BOARD DIRECTOR OF LIVED EXPERIENCE AND SURVIVOR VOICE
Sarah Fardy has transformed personal trauma into a catalyst for national change. Her journey reflects a rare intersection of corporate leadership and grassroots activism, making her a powerful voice in the fight against domestic violence.
Sarah’s advocacy is grounded in lived experience. After surviving a relationship marked by extreme control – including the discovery of a tracking device in her car and attempts to mirror her phone – she moved from survival to systemic advocacy.
Alongside this work, Sarah has built a scientific career, beginning in virology at CSIRO and progressing through leadership roles at Millennium Science, BasePair Genomics, and Merck Life Science. She is also a science communicator through her platform, Fardy Facts, translating complex topics for a broad audience.
“I am transforming my story into positive impact by helping survivors access the secure, independent communication and security tools I once desperately needed.”