Dr. Noa Gafni is a thought leader and expert in social innovation. Her career spans sectors and continents, from working with the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to leading a social impact consultancy in the United Kingdom and running an institute at one of the most diverse campuses in the United States. Noa speaks frequently on topics related to social and environmental issues, contributes to leading publications, and consults with clients on how impact and inclusion drive innovation.
Before FSG
Noa began her career as a social entrepreneur, launching a social network for women in 2005, and then served as Head of Social Media for Hearst Magazines’ founding digital team. After completing her MBA at London Business School, Noa joined the World Economic Forum as a Global Leadership Fellow and Head of Communications for the Global Shapers Community. Shortly after leaving the World Economic Forum, Noa launched Impact Squared, a movement-building consultancy that worked with the United Nations Foundation, International Crisis Group and other leading organizations before joining forces with Dalberg. In 2019, Noa joined the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation, housed at one of the most diverse campuses in the United States, as its founding Executive Director.
Education
- EdD University of Pennsylvania
- MBA London Business School
- BA Dartmouth College
Affiliations
- USA for UNFPA
- University of Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation
- Columbia University Climate School
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Hebrew
On Working at FSG
As a long-time admirer of FSG’s work and culture, I am excited to be collaborating with some of the most talented and impact-driven individuals in this space to create value for our clients and the communities they serve.
