Joanne S.

Joanne Sonenshine is Founder + CEO of Connective Impact, aiding organizations in strategic goal development, partnership strategy, fundraising diversification, coalition building and col- laboration around environmental, economic and social impact challenges. Immediately prior to launching Connective Impact in January 2014, Joanne was a Director at Conservation Interna- tional where she managed programs focused on climate mitigation and adaptation, climate smart agriculture, responsible sourcing and effective land use. Joanne is a trained development econo- mist and has been living and working in the Washington, DC area for twelve years. Her profes- sional experiences have included working at the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Association and as a registered lobbyist advocating for more comprehensive environmen- tal sustainability regulations.