Team

Where I’m From: New York City. I’ve also lived across Europe (Switzerland), Asia (India) and Africa (Uganda). 

Where I’ve Been: I’ve worked at the intersection of community, design, and social impact for the past 10+ years. I was on the founding teams of two non-profits in New York City and two community design driven businesses. I’ve also been an Adjunct Professor in Design at Parsons, NYU and Barnard. 

Why I’m Here: I’m always on a mission to build impactful communities and social impact ecosystems. NationSwell has a unique position as a convener to bring the world’s leading people and organizations together in service of greater change.

Where I’m from:  Born and raised in England, brief stint in Moscow, now raising kids in Brooklyn.

Where I’ve been: Started out as a corporate lawyer in London, then built ground-breaking brands with Wolff Olins for ten years

Why I’m here: Because optimism and action is what the world needs, and that’s what NationSwell is all about

Where I’m From: A native Floridian, I spent my university in Providence, RI.

Where I’ve Been: My early career was in the media and entertainment industry before finding my bliss as a social entrepreneur converting vacant lots into playgrounds in New Orleans.

Why I’m Here: I’m a passionate believer in impact by design. The NationSwell ecosystem brings together individuals and institutions to catalyze collaborative solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems.

Where I’m from: Born in the Philippines, raised in the Bronx.

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

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

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: 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: 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: From NY but have lived in Prague, Shanghai and Los Angeles

Where I’ve been: A freelance journalist, a consultant & working at non-profits

Why I’m here: The opportunity to leverage a multi-faceted background to advance good causes is a privilege

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: 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: From North Carolina but spent the last 9 years living in Edinburgh, Scotland

Where I’ve been: I come from an events background – I’ve have had the privilege of working on a wide range of events domestically + internationally

Why I’m here: I want to come to work and know that what I do in my day-to-day can make a larger impact in my community.

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:Born in Russia, raised in Brooklyn

Where I’ve been: Operations and project development at ACP, the Veteran Mentoring Program

Why I’m here: Because there are countless stories out there that should give us cause for optimism, and those stories deserve to be heard

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: 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: New York City

Where I’ve been: The nonprofit space focused on member management + community relations +  in the education field doing administrative operations

Why I’m here: The chance to support + connect social entrepreneurs + leaders who are working on innovative solutions to our nation’s most pressing challenges.

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: Alexandria, VA — just outside the nation’s capital.

Where I’ve been: Managing nonprofits and leading pop-culture conventions (not at the same time). I specialize in bringing people together around a shared passion.

Why I’m here: To make a difference and support and build upon the important work of social entrepreneurs, organizers and changemakers.