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Highly agile and adaptable executive with a passion for sustainable community development, corporate social responsibility, impact investing and public/private partnerships. Demonstrated ability to drive high performance teams through complex, mission-critical projects. Accomplished presenter, facilitator and communicator who enjoys nonprofit board service and involvement in projects that make our community stronger. Chief Innovation Officer Community Impact Officer, Social Impact Officer Brand Officer, Design Impact OfficerEmail: bennett.peji@gmail.com See UCSD profile article at: Brandiego.comSan Diego Voyager profile interview at: www.TheFutureIsBright.usSan Diego Union-Tribune interview at: SomeoneSanDiego.comFilipino Press interview at: DevotedToDiversity.com Entrepreneurship/Business Accelerator video at: ConnectAllIntro.comTijuana Innovadora video at: TJinnovation.orgPassion for community collaboration video at: CommunityCenteredDesign.comNC Philanthropy Journal interview at: CivicPlan.comTEDxSanDiego 2017 talk at: TEDxBP.com TEDx talk on Brand Strategy and Design at: CivicBranding.com San Diego Union-Tribune interview video at: SDInnovates.comBennett Peji served as Vice President at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation from 2014-2020. He directed the local economic development program as well as the place-making, branding, marketing, community partnerships and external affairs work. He is an international brand consultant, designer and frequent speaker on inclusive, community-centered design. He is an IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner. Most recently, Peji led the winning proposal for $2.5 million to create the first city-funded, diversity-focused business entrepreneurship center and accelerator in San Diego. He mentions it in his 2017 TED talk, which can be seen at TEDxBP.com. His first TED talk in 2014 discussed branding at CivicBranding.com. Peji served as Chairman of the board of California Humanities (statewide commission) and Tijuana Innovadora. Appointed by the Mayor, he served as a Commissioner of Arts & Culture for the City of San Diego from 2003-2012. He also served as President of the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Asian Business Association and board member of the La Jolla Playhouse. He has received industry lifetime achievement awards from AIGA San Diego (sandiego.aiga.org) and SDX (sandiegox.org) and is the only San Diegan elected to the national board of AIGA, based in New York, with 70 chapters in the USA (www.aiga.org/design-journeys-bennett-peji).
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President And Founder, Creative DirectorBennett Peji DesignSan Diego, Ca, Us
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Chief Innovation OfficerOlaes Enterprises Inc Sep 2020 - PresentPoway, California, United States
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Binational Advisory CouncilmemberTijuana Innovadora Oct 2013 - Mar 2024Tijuana Area, MexicoThrilled to be among the many regional civic leaders who believe in Tijuana and the collective impact we can make through collaboration in the California-Baja California mega region.See video at: TJinnovation.org orhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFE6WR35RCo&feature=emb_logoHelp promote and coordinate bringing San Diego civic leaders and residents to the largest event in the region, "Tijuana Innovadora." Over 1,000,000 have participated. -
Chairman Of The BoardCalifornia Humanities Feb 2016 - Mar 2022Oakland, CaliforniaFor 45 years, California Humanities has helped give voice to voices seldom heard. Through grants and special programs that reach into every corner of our state, we help tell the stories of California. Your stories. California Humanities (formerly Cal Humanities and The California Council for the Humanities) connects Californians to ideas and one another in order to understand our shared heritage and diverse cultures, inspire civic participation, and shape our future. See CalHum.org. Board Member since 2016. Appointed Chairman of the Board in February 2020. See https://calhum.org/california-humanities-appoints-new-board-chair/ -
Vice PresidentJacobs Center For Neighborhood Innovation Oct 2014 - May 2020Greater San Diego AreaSpearhead organization’s economic development strategy by fostering exemplary relationships with external funders, overseeing all aspects of community relations, and orchestrating community engagement events. Evaluate and monitor degree of community change engendered by center investment within an impact-investing framework. Direct external partnerships, marketing, communications, design, branding, events management, and community engagement efforts. Serve as primary spokesperson when President is unavailable. Key Achievements:• Raised $2.8 million for new diversity-focused accelerator; developed strategy, secured community partnerships, created budget, and co-directed implementation. Graduated 13 new companies in 2019 with 14 more scheduled in June 2020. • Rebranded and repositioned Center from family foundation to 501c3 place-based non-profit organization via website redesign, production of 15 videos and public-facing collateral. • Revamped community engagement program around proposed neighborhood redevelopment projects, resulting in nearly 3,000 engaged participants.• Transformed $750,000 grant-funded continuing education program with new focus on outcomes and impact on at-risk youth, resulting in 64 youth completing 100% GED graduation and establishment of new workforce training partnerships for students.• Maintained consistent media coverage of the organization achieving more than 100 earned media stories in less than two years and garnering over 18 million earned media impressions; garnered over 11 million earned media impressions from 10 news outlets in current year.• Orchestrated 50 community events, including live theater, concerts, movies and festivals as part of Jacobs Presents Performances and Cultural Events series.Read NC Philanthropy Journal interview article at CivicPlan.com. See Entrepreneurship/Business Accelerator video at: ConnectAllIntro.com -
Board Member - Chairman Of The Public Leadership CouncilLa Jolla Playhouse Jun 2013 - May 2019La Jolla, CaliforniaResponsibilities include public relations and community outreach to diversify the organization's audience and supporters of this innovative, nationally-acclaimed theater. -
Executive Advisory Board MemberUniversity Of San Diego Center For Peace And Commerce Jul 2011 - Dec 2017Greater San Diego AreaImmersed in social entrepreneurship, Bennett is a board member of the University of San Diego’s Center for Peace and Commerce. As a Changemaker campus, we established the quadruple-bottom-line approach... The 4 P’s = People, Planet, Profit and Peace. This is an undergraduate degree program for USD business majors who want to focus on business enterprises for social good. One of our main events is the international “Social Innovation Awards.” -
Center For Civic Engagement Leadership CouncilmemberThe San Diego Foundation May 2013 - Aug 2015Greater San Diego AreaEngaged community organizations to inspire them and their members to be more civically involved in improving their neighborhoods. Broadened and deepened the donor base. Guided specific neighborhood improvement initiatives. Mentored and coached the program grantees. -
PresidentFilipino-American Chamber Of Commerce Jan 2010 - Jul 2015Greater San Diego AreaLed the development and implementation of fundraising, sponsorship, financial, marketing, communications, media relations, programming and membership plans of this 26 year old organization. Directed 15 board members to ensure that engagement strategies with corporate and community partners as well as all members are aligned with the organization’s mission and vision. Chief spokesman at every event.
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President And FounderBennett Peji Design 1987 - 2014Greater San Diego AreaComprehensive Brand Strategy, Strategic Communications, Civic and Cultural Brand Design, Cross-Cultural Design, Web and Environmental Graphic Design. IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner. Expertise includes Corporate, NGO and Civic Branding (the strategic branding of cities, neighborhoods and districts) with a strong emphasis on community-centered design to create long-term value. Extensive experience facilitating planning retreats and community workshops that inspire all attendees to achieve a common vision. Over 200 national and international awards. 29 years in business. Read more at: www.CivicBranding.com www.FormFollowsCulture.com See my TEDx talk on Brand Strategy and Design at: TedxBP.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ToRNnaNX-w
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City Of San Diego Arts CommissionerCity Of San Diego 2003 - Dec 2012Greater San Diego AreaAppointed by then Mayor Jerry Sanders, Bennett served the city for 9 years and was chairman of the policy committee and the strategic outreach and communications committee. Led public relations, communications and marketing strategies to positively influence community conditions. Conducted presentations with the Mayor and Council Members to advocate for increased funding and provide key talking points for press conferences and announcements. -
Chairman Of The BoardAsian Business Association Dec 2008 - Jan 2010Greater San Diego AreaLed the development and implementation of fundraising, sponsorship, financial, marketing, communications, media relations, programming and membership plans of this 25 year old organization. Directed 20 board members to ensure that engagement strategies with corporate and community partners as well as all members were aligned with the organization’s mission and vision. Administered and evaluated personnel functions. Chief spokesman at every event.
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Board Member - NationalAiga - The Professional Association For Design Jun 2006 - Jun 2009Greater New York City AreaBennett is currently the only San Diegan ever elected to the national board of the AIGA and always encourages others to run for this national leadership role. Founded in 1914, the AIGA is the world's largest communications design organization with chapters in 70 cities. He served as the organization's first Presidents Council Chair. Bennett was also a co-founder of the AIGA Center for Cross-cultural Design, co-founder of the annual AIGA San Diego Y Design Conference (now in its 25th year) and president of the San Diego chapter of AIGA before serving on the national board of directors. -
Adjunct Professor - Teacher, MentorSan Diego State University Aug 2000 - Aug 2004Greater San Diego AreaDeveloped and taught the comprehensive senior branding systems course. Speaker at major conferences worldwide. Now serves on the advisory boards of most of the college and university design departments in San Diego County and Baja California, Mexico.
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