Nova Patch

Director of Internationalization and Localization

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Nova Patch (they/them) is Director of Internationalization & Localization at Shutterstock, with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of language, technology, and culture. Drawing on a background in software engineering and product management, they have guided the expansion of platforms into over 30 languages through scalable, inclusive strategies that make digital products more accessible and locally meaningful for diverse global audiences. Nova is also a lifetime individual member of the Unicode Consortium, reflecting a long-standing commitment to open standards.