Joanna Wasmuth is an executive leader who helps grow organizations that accelerate good. She has a passion to foster economic empowerment for people in poverty - reducing vulnerability to exploitation, restoring dignity and giving people an opportunity to flourish. As a former executive with World Vision's microfinance network, she has worked in over 50 countries and has seen the power of market-based initiatives to restore hope and dignity, and move people from dependence on aid to self-sustainability. She consults on organizational strategy, organizational development, executive search, fundraising, marketing, communications, and shared value partnerships for organizations seeking to increase their purpose and positive influence in the world.Experience:Award-winning senior leader with over 20 years of proven success. Innovative, multi-dimensional thinker able to adapt quickly and intuitively create unique solutions. Passionate, tenacious influencer dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to be catalysts for positive change. Exceptional communicator and thought leader, able to motivate others to action. Collaborative manager able to mobilize matrixed, globally distributed teams to execute strategic and tactical plans. Global connector with a wide and deep network of relationships. Experienced cross-cultural supervisor, well-versed in international affairs. Expert in the non-profit, microfinance, marketing and communications industries.Specialties: ● Microfinance● Women's Economic Empowerment● Strategic Planning● Organizational Leadership and Executive Coaching● Marketing and Integrated Marketing Communications● Fundraising and Business Development ● Relationship Building● Partnership Development● Creative Problem Solving ● Board Development ● Staff Planning & Executive Search