It's important to remember that behind every data point is a daughter, a mother, a sister—a person with hopes and dreams.

My background was computer science and business school, so eventually I worked my way up where I was running product groups - development, testing, marketing, user education.

The world is full of what seem like intractable problems. Often we let that paralyze us. Instead, let is spur you to action. There are some people in the world that we can't help, but there are so many more that we can. So when you see a mother and her children suffering in another part of the world, don't look away. Look right at them. Let them break your heart, then let your empathy and your talents help you make a difference in the lives of others. Whether you volunteer every week or just a few times a year, your time and unique skills are invaluable.

Abortion has become a very politicised issue that I think countries have to work out themselves. In a lot of countries, people can't even yet agree on what their laws should be.

Helping people doesn't have to be an unsound financial strategy.

I felt suicidal. I couldn't stop crying. I remember thinking, wouldn't it be great if the car crashed and I died?

Sometimes it's the people you can't help who inspire you the most.