Team

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: 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: 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: 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

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: Long Island, New York

Where I’ve been: The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Anchor (a tiny podcast start-up), and Suffolk County Response Hotline

Why I’m here: I enjoy problem-solving and finding ways to improve society across various sectors. No idea is too small, no problem too big.

Where I’m from: New York City!

Where I’ve been: A recent grad from Wesleyan University, I’ve been in the publishing, theater, and impact space!

Why I’m here: I am happy to be on a team that is changing the narrative of America’s challenges.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Venezuela, then Miami

Where I’ve been: I worked at Burson Marsteller doing digital and public affairs PR, then at Grey New York creating experiential campaigns for a variety of clients

Why I’m here: To work at the intersection of politics, journalism, and marketing while doing something good for the world

Where I’m from: New Jersey, U.S.A.

Where I’ve been: Studied social + cultural aspects of the media in RI with a semester abroad in Cannes before heading to NYC’s FinTech scene and LinkedIn

Why I’m here: “A time like this demands great souls with pure hearts and ready hands…dedicated, courageous, and intelligent leaders.”- MLK

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: 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: Mesa, Arizona

Where I’ve been: Formerly worked for VICE, Rolling Stone, the Atlantic and the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News covering military and science

Why I’m here: Excited to tell human stories and help give a voice to the voiceless

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: San Francisco

Where I’ve been: Hillary for America, The Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Office of the New York State Attorney General

Why I’m here: The Council – it’s great working on behalf of such an impactful group.

Where I’m from: I grew up in the DC area in Maryland but consider myself a New Yorker too

Where I’ve been: I come from Goldman Sachs in NY + SF after earning my MBA. Before b-school, I spent my career in the non-profit world.

Why I’m here: I’m inspired by the impact that comes out of the NSC and am proud to help build this diverse community of service-minded leaders.

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: A drifter – these feel like home Vienna, CT, NY, LA

Where I’ve been: I started out making movies, launched a magazine (GOOD), helped grow TED

Why I’m here: We’re living in an era of incredible innovation, excited to creatively leverage new tools for social progress

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: the Bronx, New York 

Where I’ve been: Working on the ground, leading the charge through Economic Development efforts as a Director of Membership & Director of Operations at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

Why I’m here: I’m a connector of dots, people, and projects. NationSwell gives me the opportunity to influence bigger change through getting the most out of our network.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.