Tobias Eigen
About Tobias Eigen
Tobias Eigen is a Product Manager at Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit technology across Africa, Europe, and North America. He previously served as Community Manager for the Legal Empowerment Network at Namati and founded Kabissa, focusing on social, political, economic, and environmental issues through innovative IT solutions.
Work at Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.
Tobias Eigen has been serving as a Product Manager at Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc. since 2020. His role involves overseeing product development and management, focusing on enhancing user engagement and fostering constructive conversations within the platform. His experience in community management and nonprofit technology informs his approach to product strategy.
Previous Experience at Namati
From 2014 to 2020, Tobias Eigen worked at Namati: Innovations in Legal Empowerment as the Community Manager of the Legal Empowerment Network. During his six-year tenure, he played a crucial role in building a community aimed at advancing justice by empowering individuals to understand and utilize the laws that impact their lives. He dedicated significant effort to fostering connections and resources within the network.
Founding Kabissa - Space for Change in Africa
Tobias Eigen founded and served as the Executive Director of Kabissa - Space for Change in Africa from 1999 to 2014. Over his 15 years in this role, he focused on supporting African nonprofits through technology solutions. His leadership contributed to the organization's mission of enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations across the continent.
Educational Background
Tobias Eigen holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in German and African Studies from Georgetown University, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Culture, Race and Difference from the University of Sussex, completing his studies there from 1996 to 1997. His educational background supports his extensive work in nonprofit technology and community empowerment.
Expertise in Nonprofit Technology
With over 20 years of experience, Tobias Eigen specializes in nonprofit technology, focusing on strategic planning, leadership, community management, project management, and training. His passion lies in strengthening organizations that address social, political, economic, and environmental issues through innovative IT solutions. He has provided website hosting for numerous African nonprofits and trained human rights groups in Nigeria.