What is Fractor? Fractor is a simple but groundbreaking web application that aggregates news and nonprofit needs side by side. Combining 'Facts' (daily news stories) and 'Acts' (news related needs of non-profit/humanitarian organizations) on a single, intuitive page, the Fractor website provides users with a new level of news interactivity. As you follow your favorite news stories and issues, you will clearly see how you can make a positive impact in your local community and across the globe. At Fractor, our goal is to provide real-world actions that you can take for every story you read.

About Us
Fractor, Inc. is a nonprofit media company dedicated to encouraging civic participation through online and mobile technologies.

Hugo Berkeley: Co-founder, Operations Director
Hugo is an award-winning filmmaker and media producer. With a background in journalism and broadcasting (CNN, CNBC, MTV, the Associated Press), he has directed and produced critically acclaimed films in Kosovo and West Africa. He works extensively with international nonprofit organizations and was recently appointed a UN e-Leader for Youth. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Princeton University.

Tom Brown: Database optimization and scaling
Tom Brown, database optimization and scaling, has developed an automated test farm in use by Google Enterprise Division, an online framework for cognitive behavioral therapy, and a bike sharing system that dynamically changes prices to encourage users to redistribute the vehicles. He his fascinated by the human brain and the tools used to emulate and understand it. His experience with scalable distributed systems should come in handy as Fractor develops and grows. He is currently pursuing his master's of computer science at MIT.

Josephine Dorado: Co-founder, Online Marketing Director
Josephine Dorado is a Fulbright scholarship recipient and social entrepreneur. She founded ZoomLab and initiated the Kidz Connect program, which connects physical learning communities internationally via creative collaboration in virtual worlds. Dorado is a professor in the Graduate Media Studies department at the New School and has successfully managed large technology projects from fundraising through final implementation.

Anja Dornieden: News Coordinator
Anja Dornieden is a current Fulbright scholar in the Graduate Media Studies program at the New School. She has experience in working with youth media projects that have engaged teens in using film and photography to present their voices and claim their position in society. She has obtained further experience in communication and public relations through various projects in Germany and Brazil. In 2005 she was awarded the First Move award, a German young talent award for cross media.

Stanislav Nikolov: Software Engineer
Stanislav Nikolov is a student of mathematics and computer science at MIT. He enjoys tackling challenging theoretical problems while building innovative and useful systems. His recent work includes the development of mathematical models of the visual system, novel text clustering algorithms for the high finance industry, and a 3D graphics and animation engine. His experience in blending theory with a pragmatic approach to problem solving has served him well in developing Fractor's core recommendation system. Outside of technology, Stanislav enjoys bringing creative ideas to life through visual art.

Heidi Penix: Grant Coordinator
Heidi Penix has worked in nonprofit financial management and university administration over the past eight years. She has experience managing accounts that range from $100 million endowments to $2,000 grants and has coordinated programs serving more than 1000 individuals in Central Asia to programs serving 25 ninth graders in inner city Houston. Heidi has her B.S. in government from Smith College in Massachusetts and has studied international relations at George Washington University and business at Harvard University. In her free time, she serves as handmaiden for an evil stepcat and two step kittens, all of whom are obnoxious, demanding and pitiless. She is searching for a fairy godmother.

Zein Rahemtulla: Education Coordinator
Zein has 10 years experience addressing pressing social issues working in both nonprofit and for-profit settings. As a communications specialist, she has collaborated with UN Population Fund and the Democracy and Diversity Initiative. Zein is a masters student in New School's media studies program.

Ben Robison: Co-founder, Executive Director
Ben is a violinist, composer, director and producer. He has performed worldwide and produced multimedia stage productions for numerous companies including his own Ardesco, Inc. He founded and led the Musicians' Alliance for Peace and conceived of and implemented the global Music for Peace Project, which resulted in over 350 concerts in 26 countries, raising funds and awareness for charities worldwide.