Simone Gourguechon
Simone Gourguechon is a Director with the Partner Solutions consulting group within Global Impact, a nonprofit focused on growing global philanthropy. Simone serves as the strategic lead of partnerships for Global Impact and clients. She also spearheads the Local to Global service suite which connects local community needs around the world with global corporate sustainability strategy and investments.
Simone strives to enable people and institutions to change the world by facilitating space for creative problem solving and collaboration. She is proud to partner with incredible leaders at diverse organizations including IMPACT 2030, Dupont, Counterpart International, Pact and Restore the Earth Foundation. Simone holds a Master of Science in International Public Service from DePaul University and has worked at the nonprofits, social enterprises and the United Nations. Originally from Chicago (go Cubs!), Simone now lives in Washington D.C with her husband and dog by way of Spain, Indonesia and various other wanderings.
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