Projects and collaborations that matter.

Are you a non-profit organization or business looking to take your social impact projects and partnerships to the next level for a sustainable and fairer future?

From sustainable food systems, to innovation, health and wellbeing and beyond - I have you covered.

Resources may be limited, but possibilities to create positive change in society are endless.

I work with organizations, start-ups, funders and innovators to maximize their efforts to create societies that are sustainable, just and equitable.

As a people-first leader and coordinator, I prioritize understanding and leveraging the unique strengths of teams to drive impactful change and elevate high-profile projects. My focus on building strong relationships, combined with impeccable, proactive communication, ensures transparency and clarity at every stage of progress. By fostering collaboration and utilizing my facilitation skills, I enable steady advancements and agile pivots, keeping projects on track and aligned with organizational goals - for better and healthier lives for all.

What I offer

Project development and coordination

I design, kick-off and manage high profile projects and teams, leading and facilitating remote and presential workshops to help you develop strategies and action plans to achieve your social impact objectives. With your team, I develop and manage theories of change, monitoring frameworks, budgets and project timelines.
Relationships and partnerships management

I manage and cultivate relationships with key social impact partners, and stakeholders around regulatory challenges, public engagements, joint initiatives and industry associations. I represent your organization or business in coordination meetings and other circumstances where you require reliable and professional management of high-profile partnerships.
Strategic positioning and public engagement

I help position your company or organization with funders, investors, policymakers, high-profile partners, develop long-term strategies, and harness presence at events like the United Nations Climate Conference (COP), the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, SXSW, and other industry or thematic events.
Tailored workshops

I offer workshop development and facilitation services designed to drive strategic growth, enhance team cohesion, and solve complex challenges. Specializing in strategy development, team building, and problem resolution, my workshops emphasize inclusivity and foster increased stakeholder buy-in. By creating an engaging and collaborative environment, I ensure that every voice is heard and valued.
Interim (project) management support

I also offer ad-hoc and interim strategy and management support, assisting with drafting of documents, reports, strategies, as well as recruitment, procurement, contractor management, coordination, and related services, ensuring your organization runs smoothly during transitions.

About me

I am a social impact strategist with a passion for innovative approaches to sustainability. During the course of my career I have been trusted with forging, nurturing and maintaining a number of high-profile strategic partnerships and projects, consulting for several years with the 2020 Nobel Prize Winner United Nations World Food Programme, and leading stakeholder engagement at COP27 and COP28 on behalf of The Good Food Institute first, and the world's largest food innovation community, EIT Food. At COPs, I have also proudly supported climate artivists Sounds of the Ocean in their mission to champion ocean conservation through captivating musical meditative performances.

My expertise spans social innovation, sustainable food systems, alternative proteins, and extends into the realms of mental health and wellbeing. Recently, I coordinated a joint project with the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the World Bank on tracking financing to food systems, under the mandate of the United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub.

With a background spanning various organizations, teams, and continents, I have refined the tools necessary to elevate your organization's visibility, forge impactful partnerships, and secure funding for social impact projects. I look forward to co-creating a strategy that is in line with your objectives, mission and voice, and to help you take your impact ambitions to the next level.

I have an MSc in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and am fluent in English, German, Italian, Spanish and French.

This is just a preview of my story and capabilities – I'm eager to chat more about my experiences and how I can contribute to your vision. Let's connect and explore!

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What my clients say about me

“Nadia's interpersonal skills are exceptional. Her ability to communicate effectively while navigating competing interests was impressive, and her positive attitude and approachable demeanor made her a pleasure to work with - not just for GFI, but also for the other groups with which we were coordinating plans at COP27.”

Bruce Friedrich, President and Founder
The Good Food Institute
Project: COP27 Project Management, 2022
“Nadia has significantly contributed to WFP Nicaragua's Country Office by preparing excellent products for resource mobilization, particularly taylored to private sector partners, bringing in a new and fresh approach to the way we communicate. Nadia's work has inspired us to renew our style and thinking, therefore leaving us with more than just the products she delivered."

Maria Victoria Tassano, Partnership Manager
United Nations World Food Programme, Nicaragua Country Office
Project: Strategic Partnerships Consultancy, 2023
“Nadia is an expert at social impact strategy. She held a wonderful workshop for our team to better define our goals as a startup organization that wants to focus on helping the planet, people and create a sustainable business strategy. Her expertise, clear communication and network allowed us to better position ourselves to attend COP28 and obtain an approved event in the Green Zone. We will definitely recommend Nadia and would love to work with her again!"

Joshua Sam Miller, Creator, Sounds of the Ocean
Project: Social Impact Strategist, 2023

Some of my current areas of focus

Sustainable Food Systems

Supporting the farmers, start-ups and businesses that are transforming the way we grow, eat and relate to food.
The Future of Protein

Traditional, alternative, complementary protein: re-imagining health and livelihoods whilst we take care of our planet.
Conservation

Protecting life on earth - and all that revolves around it.
Mental Health and Wellbeing

Creating space for what is important as we face uncertainty and the challenges of climate change.

I have worked with

EIT Food

The Good Food Institute

UN World Food Programme (WFP)

The World Bank

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Sounds of the Ocean

Epsiloc Brussels

EIT Food The Good Food Institute UN World Food Programme (WFP) The World Bank International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Sounds of the Ocean Epsiloc Brussels