systems change scaling public private collaboration
About me
Madeleine Clarke is the founder and leader of Genio, a European organisation based in Ireland working with philanthropy and the public sector at national and EU levels. In Ireland Genio works collaboratively to reform social service systems to re-configure resources towards cost-effective supports for people to live self-determined lives as valued and participating members of society. Genio combines fund-management, capacity-building, action research and impact-measurement to effect change in a citizen-centred, cost-effective direction. In wider Europe, Genio is a Consortium Partner in the European Social Catalyst Fund.
Prior to establishing Genio Madeleine has held a number of leadership roles as a professional psychologist, manager and consultant to philanthropic, government and social service providing organisations. She has been chair of the European Venture Philanthropy Association, a Board Director of Social Venture Partners International , and was the inaugural chair of the Children’s Rights Alliance in
Nathalie Sauvanet
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BNP Paribas Wealth Management
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Global Head of Individual Philanthropy Advisory
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I joined BNP Paribas Wealth Management in October 2007 to set up its Philanthropy Advisory services. Till now, we have helped more than 1,300 clients in their philanthropic strategy (foundations, social impact evaluation, beneficiary selection and due diligence, peer exchanges) in Europe (mainly France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland), Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore) and the US.
I got more than 20 years of experience at international level, in the areas of corporate giving and individual philanthropy consultancy.
Kristine Kandelaki
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Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia
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Civil Society Organizations' Development Program Manager
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I am Civil Society Organizations Development Program Manager and leading Trainer/Consultant at the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia (CSRDG). I find extremely inspiring working with CSOs, Community based organizations and Social Enterprises using long term approach which includes in-depth needs assessment and tailored organizational development services. Currently, I am intensively working on social impact management and measurement issues and trying to bring more knowledge to my country.
Psychologist by background, I hold Masters Degree in Work and Organizational Psychology. I have intensive experience in designing and delivering tailored trainings not only for CSOs, but also for business and public organization.
Tim Straight
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Homeland Development Initiative Foundation (HDIF)
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Founder/Executive Director
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Development of smaller communities, product development using traditional skill sets, entrepreneur mentoring, female entrepreneur empowerment
About me
Born in the US, lived 16 years in Norway before moving to Armenia in 2000. Represent both Finland and Norway as their honorary consul in Armenia. Founded the Homeland Development Initiative Foundation (HDIF) in 2013, as a reaction to reporting to Helsinki and Oslo on poverty, stunning, domestic violence and more in rural Armenia. Decided to do something about it.
Annette Jung
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Philips Capital
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Impact Funding
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Laura Abadia
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Lead Education, Health, netFWD
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Lela Akiashvili
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The Prime Minister's Advisor on Human Rights and Gender Equality
