She has more than nine years of international journalism and public relations experience and is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Hackl’s media career includes positions with ABC News, CNN, Fox, and the Discovery Channel and she has represented companies in the architectural & design community, human resources, fine arts, technology, and sustainability industries. She currently works as Communications Director for Ellas 2.0, an online media platform that provides education and support for Spanish-speaking female entrepreneurs in technology. Hackl’s research interests include communications planning for start-ups, brand recognition and management, women in technology, and strategic communications for small business owners.