Speaking
I speak about technology, trust, scams, digital literacy, and the emotional realities of navigating an increasingly connected world. My work focuses especially on helping older adults feel safer, more confident, and more empowered around technology through clear, approachable education grounded in real-life experiences.
Through community events, workshops, and public speaking engagements, I aim to break down complex topics into practical, understandable conversations that leave people feeling informed instead of intimidated.
Recent Speaking Engagements
The Village Project - 5-6-26
"Local expert Melissa Hannebrink of Quietech Associates will offer practical, easy-to-understand guidance on how to protect your digital life, avoid common scams, and strengthen your online security. A knowledgeable and engaging speaker, Melissa may be familiar to many through her recent Union column, It’s not you, it’s your computer."
Wolf Creek Lodge Cohousing Community - 4-29-26
Provided "Preparing for Digital Death" training.
Soroptimist International of the Sierra Foothills - 3-19-26
Spoke to the Soroptomist group about scams and AI.
Tri-Counties Bank - 3-17-26
Educated bank tellers on recognizing and preventing scams for their customers.
Owens Financial - 3-11-26
Provided education to Owens Financial clients on how to stay safe from scams.
Schools Insurance Group - 3-10-26
Custom training on the use of ChatGPT Business.