Jody Johannessen

Business adviser, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Connector, Educator/Teacher, Explorer, Foodie, Global soul, Idea generator, World traveler

As one the first people in the US to research cause-related marketing and its impact on business and society, Jody's knowledge of the world of social and industry change spans decades. A trusted adviser to business leaders, Jody has led international projects responsible for reaching as many as 100,000 workers globally. In Silicon Valley tech companies, she helped guide rapid-scale innovation and entrepreneurship on mass scales. While lecturing and consulting in Dubai, she taught graduate-level rising officers from the Court of the Crown Prince and government ministries; and continued to consult for global corporations. She holds an M.B.A. in Organizational Behavior from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where she studied Leadership under Oprah Winfrey. Her B.A. in Public and International Affairs is from Princeton University.

Exploring—almost 1/3 of the world's countries so far. Cultures. Walkable, human-scale and green communities. Beautiful low-rise cities and villages. Helping young people grow. Invention.

Co-Organizer, TEDxZayedUniversity 2019, Dubai: Changing Frontiers, Evolving Journeys; Attendee, TEDFest 2017, New York; Co-Organizer, TEDxZayedUniversity 2016, Dubai: Shaping the Future

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