Team

Where I’m from: New York City native, with a few years in Berkeley soaking up the sunshine.

Where I’ve been: I’m a reformed music and pop-culture critic (Spin, EW, NYT, to name a few). Have been working in the social-impact space for a while now.

Why I’m here: We all need a good story, and here we produce nothing but good stories.

Where I’m from: Baltimore, MD

Where I’ve been: Bombo Sports and Entertainment, Vice, International Non-Profits, filmed in many countries (mainly West Africa and Latin America) & across five continents, and feature documentaries like “We Stand Alone” and “This Land”

Why I’m here: To create documentaries about the human experience

Where I’m from: Chicago

Where I’ve been: Two years of service with AmeriCorps, with two years of teaching in the Chicago area in between

Why I’m here: I am driven to serve my community and the greater good, and I am excited to be part of an organization that shares my values.

Where I’m from: Raleigh, NC

Where I’ve been: Chief Development Officer at PAVE Schools, Fundraiser at Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center

Why I’m here: The opportunity to contribute to a more optimistic narrative and help leaders / organizations do more impactful work

Where I’m from: Brooklyn (but was born in the Garden State)

Where I’ve been: Freelance writer and marathon runner, with previous managing editor roles at Billboard, the NRDC, and Meredith Corporation

Why I’m here: There couldn’t be a more essential time to work for a news organization that’s championing positive social change

Where I’m from: I was born in the Philippines, but raised in the Bronx.

Where I’ve been:  I’ve been an investigative reporter, a video producer and a top editor for some of the  leading newsrooms in the country.

Why I’m here: I believe our generation is done waiting around for anyone else to solve our biggest problems. NationSwell has always been committed to spotlighting scaleable solutions — I want to play a key role in that.

Where I’m from: New Jersey/Florida/California

Where I’ve been: duPont REGISTRY, Upworthy

Why I’m here: It’s never been more important to help tell the stories that can change the world.

Where I’m from: Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY
Where I’ve been: Building communities of purpose with C-Suite executives, Community leaders, and Changemakers
Why I’m here: I believe in the power of community to catalyze change and propel innovation. NationSwell is uniquely equipped to identify and amplify impact on issues that matter

Where I’m from: Brazil + CT + Brooklyn, NY

Where I’ve been: Integrated Account Management & Global Brand Marketing at Ogilvy & Mather / DDB / Saatchi & Saatchi

Why I’m here: Being a part of a platform of positivity…enabling stories about today’s doers and dreamers…with a team that rocks

Where I’m from: 6th gen CA Bay Area, decade in DC, military brat

Where I’ve been: CEO, X Sector Labs; MD, Presidio Institute; ED, National Conference on Citizenship; ED, Mobilize.org

Why I’m here: I love to solve problems by connecting people, possibility and purpose

Where I’m from: Shoreham, NY

Where I’ve been: Prior to joining the NationSwell team, I graduated from Princeton University in 2016 with a degree in Political Science.

Why I’m here: Given the current geopolitical climate, I wanted to work for an organization that is advancing the solutions to the most pressing issues.

Where I’m from: Buffalo, NY!

Where I’ve been: Cities of Service & AmeriCorps NCCC

Why I’m here: My belief that creating more equitable and inclusive communities is our greatest responsibility.

Where I’m from: New York City

Where I’ve been: Before joining NationSwell, I was at SecondMuse building communities with NASA, NYCEDC and entrepreneurs across the Pacific Islands.

Why I’m here: The opportunity to support the NationSwell Council to achieve their individual and collective social impact goals

Where I’m from: Australia

Where I’ve been: VP, Partnerships at The Feast Conference, Founding Partner at Catchafire, former analyst at Westpac Bank

Why I’m here: My passion lies in building communities and experiences that empower individuals and organizations to address our world’s biggest challenges.

Where I’m from: The Golden State by way of Dakar, Senegal

Where I’ve been: Account Management at a boutique agency with a specialty in branding and product launch, ran a whisky bar/restaurant, UC Berkeley Grad

Why I’m here: There couldn’t be a better time to talk about solutions and tell stories that bring people together.

Where I’m from: Akron, Ohio

Where I’ve been: Connecting people in meaningful ways through partnerships and business development across many verticals and industries, including television (World Screen), design (AIGA), and live experiences (Freeman).

Why I’m here: I’m excited to be part of a mission-driven team that believes in the power of community and storytelling to create positive change at scale, especially in this oversaturated and often overwhelming media landscape.

Where I’m from: Originally from New Jersey, and grew up in the Netherlands.

Where I’ve been: I’ve worked in financial services, healthcare, and consumer goods — starting out in market research, evolving into consumer insights, innovation, and account management roles.

Why I’m here: I’m here to be a part of an organization that not only brings pressing social issues to light, but also accelerates solutions.

Where I’m from: Fairfield, CT

Where I’ve been: Writer, Veteran, Social Entrepreneur

Why I’m here: The opportunity to shine a spotlight on what’s best in our country, to drive action around needed solutions, and to share the journey with our amazing team, community, and partners

Where I’m from: Los Angeles

Where I’ve been: Blogging for J. Walter Thompson, managing influencer campaigns at Horizon Media, and posting about perfume for @badgalriri herself!

Why I’m here: In a world saturated with #content and fake news, NationSwell tells stories that both elevate and drive social good. It’s what we all need.

Where I’m from: Born and raised in NYC with stints in California, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Argentina
Where I’ve been: The intersect between environmental issues and social justice, working internationally and nationally in program management, external relations, marketing and communications
Why I’m here: The chance to create interdisciplinary approaches to solving social issues and environmental sustainability challenges for our future, building up the health of the U.S. in these areas so that we are a true leader for ourselves as a country, and for the rest of the world

Where I’m from: Originally from Long Island, and most recently San Francisco. 

Where I’ve been: My last role was a Senior Designer at Ready State, and prior to that, Interaction and Graphic Designer positions both at agencies and in publishing

Why I’m here: I’m excited to be part of bringing positive social change by helping create stories and solutions that look to better our future.

Where I’m from: All over the U.S. (Army Brat)

Where I’ve been: Started my career in the White House and politics before moving into business as programming and content producer at World 50.

Why I’m here: I am at NationSwell to combine my passion for live content and my desire to make a difference by helping those devoted to making impact.

Where I’m from: Hastings, Nebraska

Where I’ve been: A native Nebraskan, I love to travel the world. Education brought me to NYC and I’ve been a fierce advocate of service and impact ever since.

Why I’m here: Having a sense of purpose and taking action are deep personal values to me and it’s critical those are at the core of anything I do.

Where I’m from: New Albany, IN — just across the river from Louisville, KY

Where I’ve been: Former women’s lifestyle editor, with a recent career pivot to the social journalism space

Why I’m here: Because I want to be part of the solution

Where I’m from: The Hudson Valley (upstate NY)

Where I’ve been: I’ve been building and leading the People functions for impact and mission-based non-profits and startups across NYC.

Why I’m here: With an academic background in media and cultural studies and passion for social impact, I believe that impactful storytelling is a catalyst to social change.

Where I’m from: Roma + NYC

Where I’ve been: Staff + freelance creative in advertising, film, broadcast television and traditional journalism

Why I’m here: Because good art can help create social change

Where I’m from: Born in the UK, I now call Vermont home

Where I’ve been: Global innovation consultancy What If, campaign incubator Purpose, brand and social innovation studio BBMG

Why I’m here: Because the stories a society tells build narrative—and narrative matters

Where I’m from: Annapolis, Maryland

Where I’ve been: Recent NYU Stern School of Business graduate

Why I’m here: I am interested in supporting purposeful, progressive narratives and innovating social impact strategies across various mediums

Where I’m from: Winters, California

Where I’ve been: Spent the last 4 years studying at Cal + have worked at non-profits, a publishing house and in UC Berkeley’s CED’s dean’s office.

Why I’m here: Learning about social innovators’ + council members’ life stories, passions and approaches in tackling social issues is incredibly inspiring. It’s awesome being a part of a team that works to help advance their work.

Where I’m from: East Islip, NY

Where I’ve been: Council on Foreign Relations, Media Tenor International

Why I’m here: I’m an eternal optimist and a news and politics junkie. I’m inspired every day by the people I meet through the NSC & the stories we tell.

Where I’m from: Sedro Woolley, WA

Where I’ve been: Spent most of career in digital + social media. Invested nights + wknds helping to scale a nonprofit that supports young leaders + socent.

Why I’m here: I came to NS at the strong rec of an NS Council member. I love that we serve an active role in making the country more equal + just.

Where I’m from: Owenton, Kentucky

Where I’ve been: I’ve worked to build communities that are connected and activated to solve problems within the education system.

Why I’m here: The solutions exist. It’s about helping people find each other so that they can bring those solutions to life.

Where I’m from: Taipei, Taiwan

Where I’ve been: Started my career working in the art industry, studied Critical & Visual Studies at Pratt Institute + Media, Culture, & Communications at NYU

Why I’m here: To work with a mission-driven team and help tell the stories behind innovative solutions that spark social change!

Where I’m from: Orlando, Florida

Where I’ve been: Most recently, I was a fellow on INSIDER’s travel video team.

Why I’m here: Let’s focus on solutions, not problems.

Where I’m from: 3rd culture kid, grew up across 2 countries, raised by parents from a 3rd. NC is home base, w/ Canadian spirit + now NYC hustle.

Where I’ve been: A corporate consultant, studio biz manager, COO at a founding B Corp. + throw in ski instructor & triathlon coach in past lives.

Why I’m here: It’s a privilege to sit in a seat where every task (small, large, joyful, vexing) helps propel a social cause (+ solution!) forward.

Where I’m from: Syracuse in my heart, DC in my soul, Cali on my mind.

Where I’ve been: Proud advocate of public schooling – former student, teacher, and district leader. Most recently, Director of Career Education at DC Public Schools.

Why I’m here: I am a strong believer that it is our collective responsibility to help each other strive for a brighter future.

Where I’m from: Massachusetts

Where I’ve been: Most recently was a pioneering member of The Explainer Studio at Vox Media

Why I’m here: To help create positive social change, one story at a time

Where I’m from: Kennett Square, PA

Where I’ve been: Revolt TV, XXL Magazine, HipHopDX

Why I’m here: To produce high-quality documentary journalism that has real impact on real people

Where I’m from: Sacramento, CA

Where I’ve been: Philanthropy and social innovation as a program lead at the Case Foundation

Why I’m here: I believe our nation needs more individuals asking what we can do for our country; and I want to support the leaders who are answering this question with action. 

Where I’m from: So. California

Where I’ve been: Prior to joining NationSwell, I worked at the Clinton Global Initiative for nearly five years.

Why I’m here: I’m a mission-driven operations and project management professional.

Where I’m from: 5th gen Texan transplanted to Brooklyn, w/ stints in CT, Spain, NC, Japan, + MA

Where I’ve been: At the intersection of social good, innovation + the private sector. TFA, HKS, McKinsey, and Remind (edu app used in 80% of US schools).

Why I’m here: Passionate about bringing people together to find + accelerate solutions to our nation’s most pressing challenges