Women of Power

Podcast - Women of Power: Host Ritu Chopra speaks to Charlene Doak-Gebauer, PhD (h.c.)

Ritu Chopra Season 1 Episode 23

Dr. (h.c.) Charlene Doak-Gebauer has dedicated the past 11 years to advancing online child protection.

She is the Founder of Internet Sense First, a charity that educates families on online child safety and raises funds for therapy for victims of online child exploitation.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Charlene is proud of her achievements, Including her film awards, she has had over 40 awards/recognitions conferred over the past few years.

2025  Gold Award - Women Changing the World - Woman Of The Year - Rural and Regional For The Americas
2025  Recipient of the James Madison Award For Authors and Books
2025  Certificate of Excellence, Catalyst For Change Award, book endorsed by the United Nations

Dr. (h.c.) Charlene Doak-Gebauer has dedicated the past 11 years to advancing online child protection. During this time, she founded the charity Internet Sense First, which educates families and the public about online child safety while raising funds to support therapy for victims of Internet child exploitation.  She is a member of several international committees and initiatives, and the producer/codirector of the award-winning documentary Vulnerable Innocence. Including her film awards, Dr. Charlene has had 41 awards conferred on her for her work and advocacy for the online safety of children.

An author, Dr. Doak-Gebauer has written four books, with her latest release, “Eyes On The Internet” (a resource for parents, guardians, and professionals), earning the James Madison Literary Award for Authors and Books. Her advocacy and expertise have taken her to audiences across several countries worldwide.
This work is so important.  Children are being subjected to online challenges daily and so many people are unaware.  Her proactive, user-friendly measures are necessary and provide parents and guardians with tools they need to keep children safe online.

Charlene is proud of her achievements, in the last 12 months she has received the following awards.  Including her film awards, she has had over 40 awards/recognitions conferred over the past few years.

www.cdoak-gebauer.com