SDG Impact Standards
Accredited Trainer Directory
The SDG Impact Standards, developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), help businesses and investors integrate sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their management and decision-making processes.
Accredited by SVI and UNDP, the SDG Impact Standards Trainers offer specialised expertise in guiding investors and enterprises to align their strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Trainers listed in this directory can support organisations to integrate the SDGs into their strategies, ensuring that their operations and investments contribute positively to sustainable development.
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Africa
Fatima Jimante Umar
Nigeria
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Languages: English
Sectors: Development Finance, Impact Measurement and Management
Experience: Fatima Umar is a development finance expert at the British International Investment (BII), where she leads development impact across investments, ensuring strong alignment with the organization’s impact priorities and the SDGs. She brings a strong track record in aligning finance with sustainable development and building partnerships that deliver social, environmental, and financial returns.
Elizabeth Ellis
Zambia
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Human health & social, Arts entertainment & recreation, Education.
Experience: As Executive Director of the Time + Tide Foundation (TTF), Elizabeth has worked in the conservation, social development and tourism sectors across six countries in Africa for over 15 years. She brings diverse experience and knowledge in organisational management, strategy development, capacity building and stakeholder relationships.
As well as being an Accredited Trainer for the SDG Impact Standards, Elizabeth is an Advanced Practitioner of Social Value and Social Return on Investment (SROI).
Aïcha Zio Savadogo
Burkina Faso
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Finance and Insurance
Experience: With over a decade of experience in private equity, Aicha has developed a deep expertise in sourcing, financing, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As a professional committed to impact-driven finance, she views her role as a catalyst for both growth and sustainability for these businesses. Beyond conducting due diligence, Sje play an essential role in the post-investment phase, collaborating closely with portfolio companies to monitor their performance and guide them toward achieving their growth objectives.
Aicha’s passion for impact and sustainability is the driving force behind everything I do.
Yugen Pillay
South Africa
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Languages: English
Website: https://sdg.training/
Areas of work: Various business sectors across Africa
Experience: Yugen has trained over 600 people on the SDG impact standards from 32 countries in Africa and is also the current head of IMM for the UNDP Timbuktoo Initiative
Yewande Ososanya
Nigeria
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Languages: English, Spanish
Areas of work: Sustainable business coaching for female entrepreneurs, brand strategy for impact, ESG and impact reporting, impact investment readiness
Experience: Yewande is a chartered accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), and a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) certified sustainability professional. She has advised global organisations, SME businesses, NGOs, and public sector bodies on strategy, sustainability, risk management, governance, and compliance. Yewande is the Chairperson of the Entrepreneur Support Organisation (ESO) Collaborative, an initiative of the Impact Investor’s Foundation in Nigeria, which seeks to facilitate the flow of impact capital to SMEs through effective investment readiness services.
Patrick Ng’ona
Zambia
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Languages: English, Spanish
Contact: https://impactvisible.com/
Areas of work: ESG, Circular Economy, Low Carbon Transition
Experience: Patrick Mumbi Ng'ona is the Founder of ImpactVisible, Zambia’s first consultancy dedicated to impact measurement and sustainability strategy. With 20+ years of experience across Africa and the UK, he helps organizations turn ESG commitments into measurable results. A Chartered Accountant with master’s degrees in Evaluation and Public Administration, Patrick is an accredited SDG Impact Standards Trainer and expert in climate investing and sustainability leadership.
Namwinbele Modeste SOME
Burkina Faso
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Languages: English, French
Areas of work: Banking, Education
Experience: Namwinbele Modeste SOME is a banking executive, ESG expert, certified PMP, and business analyst specializing in sustainable finance, project management, and strategic partnerships. As Head of Organization & Projects at Coris Bank International, he leads ESG, CSR initiatives, and Green Climate Fund accreditation.
He also directs trains on sustainability, finance, and strategy, fostering impactful solutions across business, finance, and education.
Issam Khorchani
Tunisia
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Languages: Arabic, French, English
Areas of work: Gender, Education, Consulting, Business Development,
Experience: Khorchani Issam is an Oxford-certified Impact Investing specialist (2025) and UNDP-accredited SDG Impact Standards Trainer. He designs SDG-aligned economic programs, managing €6.5M+ initiatives for youth/women employment (UN Women, Palladium) and advising FAO/ITC-ILO on inclusive growth. Certified in Financial Crime (ACFCS) and Risk Management (Frankfurt School), he blends finance with social impact. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, he drives scalable, equitable systems across Africa/MENA.
Dr Amit Achameesing
Mauritius
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Construction, Information and communication, Financial and insurance activities, Professional, scientific and technical activities, Education, Human health and social work activities
Experience: In January 2022, Amit founded NAB Impact Investing (NABII) ltd. which is part of the Global Steering Group. NABII ltd.
At the international level, he has also participated as a panelist at the Africa Impact summit 2023 and been vocal about adopting a new economic model, based on stakeholder capitalism. As a UNDP Accredited Trainer, Amit has trained about 40 enterprises in Mauritius and 20 enterprises in the Seychelles to have an impact framework.
Dr. Eugene Itua
Nigeria
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Languages: English
Areas of work: ESG Integration Climate Change Policy Green Finance Natural Capital Accounting Circular Economy Sustainability Training
Experience: Eugene Itua is a distinguished expert in sustainable business practices and environmental management across Nigeria and Africa. As the CEO of Natural Eco Capital, he led initiatives such as Nigeria's Long-Term Vision 2050 and the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) and first Stock take of Nigeria's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for climate action from 2015 to 2024, providing vital insights into progress and gaps.
Eugene is an Accredited Trainer for the UNDP SDG Impact Standards and an Accredited in Natural Capital for Business Decision-Making. His training equips organizations with tools to integrate natural capital into their strategies, enabling informed, sustainable decisions.
His policy contributions include co-leading the technical team for Nigeria's Climate Change Act of 2021 and currently leading the development of the Gambia Climate Change Bill. Eugene’s experience spans projects with the African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, UN bodies, and other international organizations, focusing on climate finance, the circular economy, and ESG integration.
Coordinator West Africa Capitals Coalition Hub and a member of the Governing Council of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), he advocates for sustainable practices and facilitates dialogues between the private sector and government. Eugene has participated as a speaker at climate change summits, addressing topics like sustainable financing and climate resilience even at a Chatham House
Selected Initiatives
Senior Policy Expert for UK PACT Nigeria.
Consultant for EU-supported Circular Economy initiatives.
Writer and Peer Reviewer for AfDB 2023 Regional Economic Outlook reports (East Africa) and Country Focus Reports.
Led Development of Certification Roadmap for Establishment of Environmental Standards (ES) Certification Scheme for SPESSE-FMENv supported by The World Bank
His work drives sustainable development across sectors, He is fellow of many institutions
Asia
Chii Fen Hiu
Singapore
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Experience: Chii Fen is Director at CIIP. Prior to this role, Chii Fen worked at Bain & Company across the UK and Southeast Asia markets, and was most recently part of the Global Sustainability Innovation Center (GSIC) in Singapore.
Her consulting experience spans topics such as sustainability, strategy, and transformation; and sectors across non-profit and social enterprise, agri-food, private equity, consumer goods, and insurance. Before joining the business world, Chii Fen was a Consultant for UNICEF, where she worked on projects related to well-being and bullying during childhood and adolescence within the context of education. Chii Fen holds a PhD. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and an MBA from INSEAD. She believes businesses can be a force for good and is passionate about empowering those from less fortunate circumstances. She is an active mentor and pro bono consultant.
Kyrus Siu
Hong Kong
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Experience: Kyrus Siu is an experienced professional in youth and volunteer development, with a strong focus on social innovation and community values. As the Director of The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC) in Greater China, he leads a committed team dedicated to creating positive social impacts.
Mr. Siu makes significant contributions to various organisations. He chairs the Members and Volunteers Development Committee at the Hong Kong Red Cross and serves as a Council Member.
He also holds important roles in several public bodies. At the Consumer Council, he is part of the Advisory Group on Digital Economy and Information Technology. Mr. Siu is involved in the Human Resources Planning Commission, Youth Development Commission, Elderly Commission, Municipal Services Appeals Board, Post-Release Supervision Board, and the Consultation Panel of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority.
Mr. Siu's strong commitment to driving social change, along with his wealth of experience, makes him a valuable asset to the organisations he supports. His work consistently reflects his passion for promoting humanitarian values and community development.
Mariam Naeem Siddiqi
Pakistan
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Languages: English, Urdu
Areas of work: Agriculture Forestry & Fishing, Manufacturing, Construction.
Sue-Ann Huang
Singapore
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Capacity development, Impact reporting.
Experience: Sue-Ann works with regional and global partners to promote and develop impact investing knowledge and expertise in Asia and beyond. Concurrently, she supports impact reporting and carbon accounting efforts at Temasek Trust.
CIIP is a non-profit entity established by Temasek Trust, with Temasek and ABC Impact as strategic partners. CIIP is also the anchor partner for the United Nations Private Finance for the SDGs.
She is certified in Sustainable Finance by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and is an Accredited Trainer for the United Nations’ SDG Impact Standards.
Sue-Ann has close to two decades of experience in corporate sustainability and impact measurement and management. Prior to her current role, she was at Keppel, a global asset manager, and at StarHub, one of Asia's leading telecommunications company, leading sustainability reporting, and supporting strategy and policy development. She also managed the philanthropic portfolios of the companies, applying impact measurement and management strategies to achieve positive social and environmental outcomes.
Khulood Hindiyeh
Jordan
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Languages: English, Arabic
Areas of work: Sustainability, Circular Economy, Responsible Procurement, Sustainability Report, IMM, Impact Reporting
Experience: Khulood is a distinguished sustainability and social impact expert with over 20 years of experience driving impactful strategies across diverse sectors and geographies. She is renowned for her expertise in developing sustainability frameworks, conducting materiality assessments, stakeholder mapping, and delivering measurable outcomes through advanced impact measurement methodologies.
Khulood is the first and only Arabic-speaking Certified Trainer and Practitioner in Social Return on Investment (SROI) in the Middle East, and among a select group of global certified trainers in SDG Impact Standards by the UNDP. She holds an MA degree in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Nottingham and a certification in Impact Measurement and Management for the SDGs from Duke University.
Khulood has made significant contributions as a trainer and advisor to leading organizations, including the UNDP, Social Development Bank, Dubai Municipality, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Ministry of Culture in KSA among others. Her work spans establishing impact measurement methodologies, designing and delivering training programs, preparing impact reports, and advising on sustainable business practices. Her expertise has supported over 2,500 participants globally, covering countries such as Jordan, KSA, Egypt, Morocco, UAE, India, Turkey, Oman and beyond.
A passionate advocate for education and innovation, Khulood is also an accomplished author. Her Arabic-language book, “ماذا بعد؟ قياس الأثر الاجتماعي وإدارته” (What Next? Social Impact Measurement and Management), serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners aiming to deepen their understanding of impact assessment and management.
Doudou JIN (Margaret)
China
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Languages: English, Chinese (Mandarin)
Areas of work: Health, Heritage, Partnership for the Goals, Corporate Culture & Leadership
Experience: Specializing in inclusive organizational culture and sustainability, Margaret is an Organizational Development practitioner and experiential course designer and facilitator. They design tailored OD interventions with Eastern wisdom and cross-cultural acumen, ensuring transformative effectiveness through experiential methodologies.
As accredited trainer for the UNDP SDG Impact Standards, Margaret’s dedication lies in embedding sustainability into corporate purpose, strategies and decision-making system, contributing to global sustainable development in a measurable way as well strengthening organizational capacities. The key is to on supporting the leadership team in developing long-term, integrative, and systematic mindsets through reflective experiences.
With a deep understanding of business challenges and needs, they bring industry insight and practical management experience to the table. Throughout 14-year career in business management & consulting, they have held multiple roles, with the highlight being the Vice President position at Xingzhi Exploring Group, and initiated strategic synergies at different levels. Their contributions were focused on assisting CEO in strategic development, including industry research, influence management, international partnership, business development, and high potential talent identification & training.
Anindita Sharma
Singapore / APAC
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Location: Singapore but works across APAC, South Asia and spend 3-4 months in Europe/North America
Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali
Areas of work: All impact and sustainability areas. Designing and implementing measurable, trackable projects. Accelerators, Startups. Private sector. Public Sector (some)
Experience: Anindita Sharma, founder Aartha, a Singapore IMM consultancy, and ROI Institute’s Regional Director, leads clients to track and value projects with data evidence. She has over 25 years of private sector experience, in APAC and the USA. She has trained companies listed for stock exchange on the SDG Impact Standards. Anindita supports SDG financing projects on the UNDP expert roster. She moderates for Harvard Business Publishing on leadership and business topics, and leads Columbia University’s CVC Impact Program. She serves on Asia Pacific Evaluation Association, SDG and Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific Steering Committee. Please contact her for details on experience, capabilities, and services.
Shahrill AJ
Singapore
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Languages: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu
Areas of work: Transformational work in areas of value- based and Servant leadership, Sustainability, SDG Impact, ESG and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Experience: Shahrill AJ, often referred to as "The Transformer," has played a pivotal role in shaping both public and private sectors globally through his transformational work over the past 25 years. His ability to connect with and inspire individuals and organizations has been instrumental in driving meaningful change across various industries.
At the heart of Shahrill's professional philosophy is a core belief: "To Make a Difference." This guiding principle fuels his commitment to sustainability, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, and value-driven transformational leadership. His expertise spans key areas such as risk and compliance within the banking and financial sectors, as well as public service transformation. By aligning organizational objectives with broader societal priorities, he enables businesses and institutions to navigate complex challenges while fostering long-term sustainability. His dedication to advancing the SDGs reflects a vision for a future where organizations not only succeed but also contribute positively to society.
Shahrill's passion for transformation serves as an inspiration to those around him, encouraging a collective effort toward a more sustainable, equitable, and forward-thinking future. As he continues his journey, he remains committed to empowering others, driving meaningful change, and leaving a lasting impact across industries.
Natalie Chan
Hong Kong
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Languages: English, Chinese
Areas of work: ESG & Sustainability: Strategy & Integration, Sustainable Finance, Impact Measurement & Management, Corporate Governance & Board Leadership, Organizational Transformation & Change Management, Climate Risks and Net-Zero Strategy
Experience:Natalie Chan is a sustainability executive with 20+ years’ professional experience in Asia, first establishing corporate sustainability divisions at multinationals, then founding PIE Strategy—a Certified B Corp recognized globally—advising Fortune Global 500s on ESG and sustainability integration and systemic change. Recognized for her expertise in sustainable finance and impact measurement and management, she consults for financial institutions and governments to guide finance toward the SDGs. A Salzburg Global Fellow, FT NED Diploma holder, and INSEAD–Tsinghua EMBA, she is an Accredited Trainer of SDG Impact Standards.
Ceyda Özgün
Türkiye
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Languages: English, Turkish
Areas of work: entertainment & recreation, women empowerment, youth empowerment, sports, well-being, education
Experience: As Türkiye's first Level-3 (Advanced Level) SROI Accredited Practitioner and SROI Accredited Trainer, S. Ceyda Özgün delivers consultancy service to private sector, public sector and NGOs to assess their activities’ impacts and manage their impacts. Following her MBA degree from Bilkent University, she completed her master's degree in Responsible Management from Steinbeis University. Since 2014, she has been providing consultancy services on impact analysis and reporting, sustainability reporting and integrated reporting.
Dr. Rasha Dayyat
Jordan
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Languages: Arabic, English
Areas of work: Stock Market, Education
Experience: Director of Planning and Institutional Development at Amman Stock Exchange, work on preparing the ASE’s strategic plan and submitting related reports, preparing statistics for Amman Stock Exchange, following up, updating and developing indices continuously in line with the latest international practices, preparing the annual report for the stock exchange, studies and reports, in addition to managing the risks that the stock exchange may be exposed to. Had a professional certificate in Sustainability, in which was considered an accredited trainer in sustainability accredited by Social Value International.
Dr Dayyat holds a PhD degree in finance from Coventry University/ UK. Masters and Bachelors in Economics. Former Assistant Professor in Finance specializing in monetary policy and capital markets. Former advisor to IMF Executive Director to the Middle East region. Held different administrative and leadership positions at Princess Sumaya University for Technology and Mutah University including Vice- Dean and Head of department. Dr. Dayyat was an economic consultant at the European Union who drafted the Public financial management report.
Ainurul Rosli
Malaysia & UK
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Languages: Malay, English
Areas of work: Education
Experience: Ainurul Rosli is an Honorary Professor at Brunel University London and Trustee of Social Value International. She champions impact-driven business as Co-founder of Social Value Malaysia and Chair of the Impact and Practice Group at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. An accredited trainer in SDG Impact Standards and nature-based decision making, she advises UK and Malaysian companies on embedding social value and impact performance.
Mariana Sarmento
Kuwait
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Languages: English, Portugese, Spanish
Areas of work: Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Financial Institutions
Experience: Mariana Sarmento is a sustainability and impact strategist with extensive experience in SDG-aligned finance, impact measurement, and business development. As an SDG Impact Measurement and Management trainer, she has designed and led capacity-building programs for financial institutions, enterprises, and policymakers, equipping them with the tools to integrate sustainability into decision-making and drive measurable impact.
Gonca Ongan
Türkiye
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Languages: Turkish, English
Areas of work: Education, gender, disability, youth, social entrepreneurship, nature, civil society organizations, social investments, inclusive business
Experience: Gonca Ongan, who specializes in sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and social impact measurement & management has been working at Koç University since 2010, after having experience in the private sector, public sector, and civil society for more than 10 years. Ongan, who gives consultancy and volunteer support in sustainability and social impact for different institutions, she is the director of Koç University Social Impact Forum and the founding member of Social Value Türkiye.
Nadine Bitar Chahine
United Arab Emirates
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Languages: Arabic, English
Areas of work: Local Governments, Sustainable Urban Development, Regional Planning, Real Estate Development , Municipal Governance
Experience: Nadine Bitar Chahine , managing director of Baladiya Catalyst, MENA native Women leader that was involved in the planning process of more than 45 large scale projects and advisor on urban policies, strategies and programs for Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Dubai , Sharjah, Makkah, and Jeddah cities.Her mission is to catalyze the transition towards liveable , sustainable , resilient and innovative MENA cities. As a recognised Global Top Voice in Urban Planning and Sustainable Development and recognised UN expert , Nadine Bitar actively addressed audiences in key international and regional platforms organiseld by United Nations, World Bank, GCC council, Arab League,MIT and others.She has convened and delivered peer learning , knowledge sharing and capacity building workshops across the United Kingdom, Tanzania, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Kazakhistan, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE .Nadine Bitar advocates passionately for diversity and inclusion in the urban development industry sector focusing on women leadership , entrepreneurship and innovation. She also is the secretary general of ifla middle east and member of multiple regional and global organisations . She is registered architect with two masters in urban design and urban policy and currently doing a doctorate in sustainable urban development.
Pairach Piboonrungroj
Thailand
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Languages: English, Thai
Areas of work: Education, health, nature, recreation
Experience: Assistant Professor in Economics with expertise in logistics, supply chains, and sustainable development. His work spans tourism, hospitality, and the coffee and tea industry, supporting SDG implementation across Southeast Asia.
Agata Fortuna
Türkiye
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Languages: Polish, English, Turkish
Areas of work: Education, social impact consultancy, sustainability
Experience: Since 2009 Agata has been working in the field of civil society and social impact in Türkiye and at the international level. She took part in different national and international projects targeting the capacity building, cultural learning and dialogue in a conflict environment, social technology, and social entrepreneurship. She was a board member of YouthBank International between 2014 and 2020. Since 2015, she has worked as a Project and Training Senior Specialist at the Koç University Social Impact Forum. Within the field of social impact management, she develops guidance, training, and delivers consultancy to non-governmental organization, social enterprises and private sector organizations. She co-teaches social entrepreneurship and social impact management courses at Koç University. She is Social Value International's Level 3 Accredited Practitioner,Trainer & Assessor, as well as Accredited Trainer for SDG Impact Standards.
She has been also the founding member of the Social Value Türkiye, joint member network of Social Value International since September 2023.
Aqim Marzuki
Malaysia
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Languages: English, Malay Language
Areas of work: Sustainability Strategy, Carbon Accounting and Trading, Agri-Business Development, Sustainability Reporting
Experience: Pn Aqim Marzuki advises MNCs and PLCs on sustainability strategy, integrating ESG investments, carbon market opportunities, and long-term value creation.
She leads one of Malaysia’s largest privately developed climate-smart agro-parks—spanning 1,000 acres of regenerative livestock systems, carbon farming, and food security innovation. She is the Malaysia “Cattle Queen".
She empowers corporations to unlock value in carbon markets by developing high-impact carbon projects aligned with global standards.
A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience and a deep passion for sustainable development, Pn Aqim Marzuki stands as the trusted strategist and partner for organizations seeking to lead in ESG and SDG integration.
When you're ready to future-proof your business and unlock real impact, she’s the expert you want by your side. She makes green the new gold!
Roshan Sheraz Raja
Sri Lanka
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Languages: English, Sinhala and Tamil
Areas of work: Project and Grant Management, Monitoring Evaluation, Impact Measurement and Management, SDG Impact Standards, Disaster Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis
Experience: Skilled in M&E, IMM, project/grant management, customer service, and marketing, with experience in quality assurance and advisory roles supporting research on economic development, impact investment, and economic development projects in Sri Lanka. My expertise includes providing strategic-level professional advisory services for various organizations such as UNDP, Lanka Impact Investing Network, World Vision, University of Jaffna, and other government institutions. I offer guidance on SME research, MERLA training, and quality assurance. I specialize in training on M&E, RBM, SDG Impact Standards, disaster management, and digital data collection methods.
Yung Chuan Ko
Taiwan
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Languages: Mandarin, English
Areas of work: Social enterprise, community development, youth entrepreneurship, and higer education
Experience: Drawing upon over two decades of leadership in the government sector, I have dedicated my career to advancing rural development and marine conservation. A significant achievement during my public service was the successful introduction and implementation of Social Impact Assessment (SIA) as a vital tool within the governmental framework.
Currently, I serve as an independent Impact Consultant, passionately sharing my expertise by instructing university students and professionals across diverse companies in impact measurement and management. In addition, I am committed to empowering Taiwan's young entrepreneurs by enhancing their capabilities in impact evaluation and management.
My credentials include recognition as a Social Value International Advanced Practitioner and Accredited Trainer, as well as accreditation as a trainer for both the UNDP Enterprise SDG Impact Standard and Natural Capital for Business Decision-Making. Additionally, I hold professional certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
Yu-Lun Wu(Leroy)
Taiwan
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Languages: English, Mandarin
Areas of work: Education, Community Organizing, CSR events, Placemaking
Experience: A Taiwan-based educator and social innovator with expertise in digital education, SDGs, and community empowerment. Also co-founded the IPOWER Alliance, advancing youth and rural development through education, design thinking, and social impact projects.
Americas
Dr Rejoice Shumba
Canada
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Education, agriculture, health, business
Experience: Rejoice is a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a PhD and over 15 years of experience in Training, business analysis, data analytics, and strategic management. She is passionate about the SDGs and impact management and measurement.
Vaishali Paliwal
America
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Sustainability, Innovation & Technology, Education, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship
Experience: Vaishali Paliwal is an Accredited Trainer for the UN SDG Impact Standards and certified PMP® professional with 18+ years leading sustainability and impact-focused programs in private and social sectors. She specializes in impact measurement, ecosystem building, human-centered design, and strategic leadership across diverse global projects.
Diego Pereira
Uruguay
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Languages: Spanish, English
Areas of work: Finance, banks, microfinance, capital market, education, entrepreneurship, economic development
Experience: Diego is an economist and MBA, specializing in finance, married and father of three children. An independent economist, 6 years consultant at the United Nations (Sustainable Financial Hub, regional specialist Latin America), 6 years in microfinance, 15 years in the banking system, former executive director of Banca Ética in Uruguay. Director and co-founder of the company Mutuo Impacto. Professor and Researcher at the University of the Republic of Uruguay and at the Catholic University of Uruguay.
His skills include sustainable finance, impact investing, performance and impact metrics, banking, corporate finance, project finance, risk and impact analysis, microfinance, financial management, administration, project management, entrepreneurship, researcher and teacher in economics, finance and macroeconomics.
Perpetua Mulikita
Canada
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Gender, Financial Services
Experience: Perpetua has over 12 years experience in the financial services industry of which 4 years were spent working on sustainable finance targeting women clients.
Stephanie Robertson
Canada
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Oil & Gas, pipelines, mining, education, health, social services, finance. impact reporting, valuation
Experience: Stephanie Robertson is the Founder & CEO of SiMPACT Strategy Group. She has spent the past two+ decades working with corporations, governments and civic agencies to understand, maximize and report on the value of impact.
Stephanie is known for her focus on local capacity-building, for the development of systems to maximize impact, and for embedding best practises into ESG, sustainability and social value reporting.
As Co-Chair of Social Value Internation (SVI) and Acting Executive Director of Social Value Canada (SVC), Stephanie is a keen advocate of the social value movement’s mission to ‘change the way the world accounts for value’, running training programs and building a network in support of the use of the Social Value Standards to enhance sustainability decisions, actions and reporting.
Melek De-Wint
Canada
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Languages: English, Turkish
Areas of work: youth development, TVET, education, furniture poverty
Experience: Melek De-Wint is an independent impact measurement and management (IMM) consultant based in Québec, Canada, working internationally with social purpose organizations. With 20+ years in non-profit leadership, she specializes in IMM. She built a global impact framework at The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation and led digital education impact initiatives at Digital Moment. Her current work focuses on the impact of furniture poverty, TVET, and empowering women from marginalized backgrounds.
Mary Ho
Canada
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Education, Supply Chain, Impact Evaluation, Change Management
Experience: Mary is a specialist in impact measurement, sustainability strategy, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong track record of delivering mid-sized, complex projects that drive measurable social and organizational transformation. Their work is grounded in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on aligning business practices with long-term value creation for diverse stakeholders.
With deep expertise in strategic project management and impact assessment, Mary leads the design and execution of stakeholder-centric portfolios that support responsible innovation and sustainable performance.
Their consultancy experience includes:
Analyzing corporate sustainability trends across industries and markets, and advising on CSR strategies to address sector-specific challenges.
Collaborating with clients to evaluate the content, integration, and outcomes of sustainability programmes, and offering practical solutions to enhance their effectiveness.
In addition, Mary has supported universities in Hong Kong and the UK in assessing and reporting research impact for the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Hong Kong’s Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). This work involved advising on impact narratives, evidence collection, and alignment with institutional goals, enabling stronger submissions and demonstrating societal benefit beyond academia.
Europe
Christian Kingombe
Switzerland
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Languages: English and French
Areas of work: Impact Investing Advisory, Training & Capacity Building, Capital Raising & Advisory Services, Faith-Driven Investing & Thought Leadership.
Experience: 4IP Group is an impact investing advisory boutique specializing in sustainable finance, training, and capital raising. They support asset managers, SMEs, and investors in integrating impact-driven strategies, providing expert guidance on ESG, faith-driven investing, and sustainability finance. Through lectures, coaching, and advisory services, they help bridge the gap between capital and purpose, fostering meaningful, long-term impact.
Christian’s work covers the following countries in Europe: Switzerland , Italy and Denmark (his home country). In Africa he cover the following countries: Zambia (office location); DRC (his second home country), Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Cameroun, Mauritius, Ethiopia, Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria.
Bonnie Chiu
United Kingdom
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Languages: Chinese, English
Areas of work: Impact investing, Gender, climate, arts
Experience: Bonnie is the Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), a global social impact consultancy working across Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America. Since joining in 2014, she has scaled TSIC internationally, to over 60 staff globally. TSIC has worked with over 400 clients, including The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, British Council and UNICEF. She is a serial social entrepreneur: having founded women’s empowerment social enterprise Lensational, Diversity Forum for Inclusive Social Investment and Pathway Fund, a new impact investment wholesaler focused on racial equity. She is also a Senior Advisor at Social Value International. Bonnie has been invited to speak on social impact in over 20 countries including two TEDx talks, on topics of gender inclusion, social impact and social entrepreneurship. Previously, she was Forbes Senior Contributor writing on gender and diversity; and has held strategic governance positions, including Trustee at 360 Giving, Member of the Blended Finance Investment Committee at Access – Foundation for Social Investment, and Member of the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Global Alumni Advisory Board. She received multiple accolades for her work, awarded Entrepreneur by Women of the Future Awards in the UK, named Asia21 Young Leader by Asia Society, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, and Young Achiever by the Asian Women of Achievement Awards.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Business Studies (with First Honours) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, a Master in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a Certificate in Impact Finance Innovations Programme from Said Business School, University of Oxford. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she has also lived in Pakistan, Singapore, the United States, Denmark, Germany. She is now based in London, the United Kingdom.
Filippo Montesi
Italy
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Languages: Italian, English, Spanish
Areas of work: Education, health, social welfare, rural development, impact investing, social entrepreneurship
Experience: Fascinated by the complexity of people, communities and social change, Filippo serve profit and non-profit, public and private organisations to make better decisions that maximise their environmental and social impact. He is a senior advisor at the Human Foundation, providing support to financial institutions and social enterprises in managing their impact.
Previously, Filippo managed the Social Impact Agenda per l’Italia, the Italian NAB to the GSG, overseeing strategy and priorities, and coordinating advocacy and research activities. he also worked in rural development in Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, providing consultancy services for UNCTAD, FAO and other organizations in the formulation, management and evaluation of projects at local and national levels.
He is a member of Social Value International and Social Value Italia, an Accredited Practitioner and an assessor of Social Value and SROI Reports.
Dr Hanaa Albanna
United Kingdom
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Languages: Italian, Arabic
Areas of work: Education, consultation, CSR, Sustainability
Experience: Dr. Hana is the Executive Director of CSR Accreditation MENA and a Lecturer and Module Leader at Northumbria University London. Additionally, she is an adjunct lecturer at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, bringing a wealth of academic and professional expertise to her students.
With 17 years of experience in international development, she has worked across diverse thematic areas, with a strong focus on women's empowerment, education, and fostering partnerships in the Global South to accelerate progress toward the SDGs.
Dr. Hana has trained over 1000 professionals in sustainability, CSR, and related fields, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable practices. She serves as a judge for the NEOM Social Responsibility Award, the International CSR Excellence Award and the World Green Apple Award. Her commitment to sustainable development is further reflected in her role as an executive committee member of the United Nations-funded program, The Alliance of NGOs and CSOs for South-South Cooperation. Through this initiative, she works to empower organizations within the Global South, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. She believes that by strengthening networks between NGOs, CSOs, and private-sector entities, the world can make substantial progress toward the SDGs by 2030. In July 2020, she was honored with the International CSR Excellence Award at the Annual Summit of Leading CSR Institutions, recognizing her outstanding leadership and commitment to CSR. Furthermore, she was listed among the 100 most influential people in the MENA region for both 2020 and 2021, highlighting her impact as a thought leader in sustainability and responsible business.
Axel Kravatzky
Germany
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Languages: German, Romanian, English
Areas of work: Public Service, Financial Sector, Retail, Automotive Distribution, Water Sector, Nature Reserves, State Owned Enterprises
Experience: Dr. Axel Kravatzky is a leading expert in governance and sustainable development. As Vice-Chair of ISO/TC309 Governance of organizations and Managing Partner of Syntegra-360, he empowers organizations to achieve measurable impact through integrated governance, certified management systems, and transformational leadership. He co-led the development of ISO 37000 Governance of organization and currently convenes ISO 37011 Purpose-driven Organizations. Axel is also very experienced in developing stragegy, leadership development, and leading change management in the Caribbean, Europe, and Gulf.
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Natasha Rees
Australia
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Languages: English
Areas of work:Social Impact, Sustainability, Social Return on Investment, Strategy in a wide range of industries
Experience:Natasha Rees is an Associate Director at specialist consulting firm Think Impact.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Natasha can deliver training online and in person across various timezones. She adapts her training for the audience and purpose, most recently delivering a 2-day in person training on the SDG Impact Standards to Social Value Aotearoa (New Zealand). She has also delivered online Social Return on Investment training in Australia the US and UK.
Her background includes working for Deloitte, The Boston Consulting Group, nine years in the not-for-profit sector and six years at Think Impact.
Natasha is an accredited Social Return on Investment Practitioner under Social Value International as well as an accredited SDG Impact Standards Trainer. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.
"Natasha is an incredible facilitator and practitioner of social valuation. Having worked with her across multiple projects, her sense of authenticity, professionalism and commitment to the space of Social Impact is second to none." - Edmund McCombs, Global Head of Social Impact, Lendlease.
For more information on Natasha see her LinkedIn profile here:
Andrea Spencer-Cooke
Australia
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Languages: English, French fluent, conversational Italian, Spanish, German, basic Swahili
Areas of work: Sustainability goal-setting, metrics, materiality, stakeholder engagement, impact measurement and women's empowerment
Experience: Andrea is a sustainability expert with 30+ years' global responsible business leadership experience. She is founding director of One Stone, a certified B Corp and award-winning women-owned strategy consulting firm.
She has extensive knowledge of the 2030 Agenda and advised Sydney Opera House, the #1 ranked sustainable cultural institution in the world, on integrating the UN SDGs. She is highly sought after by multinational, government and NGO clients to build team capacity and embed meaningful goals and metrics for positive impact. Previously, Andrea also co-developed the influential concept of the Triple Bottom Line.
Sandra O’Brien-Kelly
New Zealand
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Management Systems, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Auditing, Environmental Risk Management, Sustainability Strategy
Experience: Sandra is a Principal Environmental Scientist and Technical Director Environmental Auditing and Sustainability with over 20 years' experience. She as very strong and practical auditing experience, with particular strength in identifying gaps across suites of projects, and identifying opportunities for more effective environmental risk management. Sandra specialises in development of sustainability standards for Eco Choice Aotearoa; EHS compliance audits; environmental risk management; and auditing and development of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Integrated Management Systems (IMS). Sandra is also a Project Director and technical reviewer for projects related to the storage, and management of hazardous substances, and H&S gap analysis and risk registers.
Sandra has been appointed by Standards New Zealand’s Standards Approval Board to represent New Zealand on the International Standards Organization (ISO) Technical Committee ISO/TC 207 SC 3 for Environmental Management, and joint Australia and New Zealand standards committees EV-021 for Environmental Management and Sustainable Development and QR-010 for Conformity Assessment.
Sandra is a qualified Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor, a Registered Verifier for Eco Choice Aotearoa (ECA) and Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA), and a certified trainer for the UNDP SDG Impact Seal. She currently manages a team of T+T auditors based in New Zealand and Melbourne.
Heather Chai
Australia
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Languages: English, Spanish, Lao
Areas of work: Government, not-for-profit, education & healthcare
Experience: Heather Chai is a social impact and sustainability strategist and former diplomat with over 15 years’ experience across government, corporate, and for-purpose sectors. She supports organisations to integrate the SDGs into strategy, decision-making, and impact management, with a focus on contributing to systems change, participatory approaches, communications and engagement, and purpose-led cultures. Heather is skilled operating across global and local contexts, with a focus on the Asia Pacific. She is also a Fellow of the United Nations Fellowship on International Security.
Paul Barnett
Australia
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Languages: English
Areas of work: Innovation, Impact, Strategy, Service Design, Commercilisation, Partnership Building
Experience: Paul Barnett is an award-winning strategist and impact designer focused on sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth. As Co-Founder of TGD, he helps organisations align strategy and design to create measurable impact. Paul brings 20+ years’ experience working across research, government, and industry to solve complex challenges in climate, agrifood, and regional development.
He is an Accredited Trainer for the UNDP’s SDG Impact Standards and certified in Impact Measurement & Management from Duke University. His work has earned national recognition, including the Good Design Award and Design Institute of Australia Award for service innovation.
Grounded in ecology and systems thinking, Paul makes complexity actionable—designing regenerative solutions, building capability, and strengthening innovation ecosystems. He’s known for his ability to listen deeply, bridge disciplines, and deliver outcomes that matter.
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