Simone Torrey
Lead Facilitator at Burning Man Project- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Bob Stilger
For many years now I have worked with a wide variety of skilled facilitators, dialogue hosts, coaches, consultants and mediators. Simone is extraordinary. She has the skills that many of us do. What makes her extraordinary is her presence, her deep presence, and her willingness to speak the truth without blame or judgement as she listens deeply for what has heart and meaning. This capacity to stay present, with deep listening, are core skills of organizational and community transformation. Our relationship has been close enough that I have also had the opportunity to see how her work is received by the many people with whom she has worked. I have seen many who have made use of Simone's skilled services be astonished by how far they have been able to go so quickly. Simone offers a relentless invitation to keep going deeper, to discover essence and then use it strategically to find a new way forward. She's amazing. If you have a chance to work with her, grab it. You'll be grateful you did! Bob Stilger, President NewStories Author, AfterNow: When We Cannot See the Future, Where Do We Begin?
Gabriel Menegale Wilson
I've worked with Simone in the context of a public-school system mired in racial and socio-economic division. What I appreciate about Simone's skill in these contexts is that she can honor multiple perspectives in the room and attendants. She sees the partial truth in all the points of view, allowing her to give the participants a deep experience of being seen while also weaving a more complex picture for all. Her empathy and flexibility of mind simply can't be taught! She's a natural.
Bob Stilger
For many years now I have worked with a wide variety of skilled facilitators, dialogue hosts, coaches, consultants and mediators. Simone is extraordinary. She has the skills that many of us do. What makes her extraordinary is her presence, her deep presence, and her willingness to speak the truth without blame or judgement as she listens deeply for what has heart and meaning. This capacity to stay present, with deep listening, are core skills of organizational and community transformation. Our relationship has been close enough that I have also had the opportunity to see how her work is received by the many people with whom she has worked. I have seen many who have made use of Simone's skilled services be astonished by how far they have been able to go so quickly. Simone offers a relentless invitation to keep going deeper, to discover essence and then use it strategically to find a new way forward. She's amazing. If you have a chance to work with her, grab it. You'll be grateful you did! Bob Stilger, President NewStories Author, AfterNow: When We Cannot See the Future, Where Do We Begin?
Gabriel Menegale Wilson
I've worked with Simone in the context of a public-school system mired in racial and socio-economic division. What I appreciate about Simone's skill in these contexts is that she can honor multiple perspectives in the room and attendants. She sees the partial truth in all the points of view, allowing her to give the participants a deep experience of being seen while also weaving a more complex picture for all. Her empathy and flexibility of mind simply can't be taught! She's a natural.
Bob Stilger
For many years now I have worked with a wide variety of skilled facilitators, dialogue hosts, coaches, consultants and mediators. Simone is extraordinary. She has the skills that many of us do. What makes her extraordinary is her presence, her deep presence, and her willingness to speak the truth without blame or judgement as she listens deeply for what has heart and meaning. This capacity to stay present, with deep listening, are core skills of organizational and community transformation. Our relationship has been close enough that I have also had the opportunity to see how her work is received by the many people with whom she has worked. I have seen many who have made use of Simone's skilled services be astonished by how far they have been able to go so quickly. Simone offers a relentless invitation to keep going deeper, to discover essence and then use it strategically to find a new way forward. She's amazing. If you have a chance to work with her, grab it. You'll be grateful you did! Bob Stilger, President NewStories Author, AfterNow: When We Cannot See the Future, Where Do We Begin?
Gabriel Menegale Wilson
I've worked with Simone in the context of a public-school system mired in racial and socio-economic division. What I appreciate about Simone's skill in these contexts is that she can honor multiple perspectives in the room and attendants. She sees the partial truth in all the points of view, allowing her to give the participants a deep experience of being seen while also weaving a more complex picture for all. Her empathy and flexibility of mind simply can't be taught! She's a natural.
Bob Stilger
For many years now I have worked with a wide variety of skilled facilitators, dialogue hosts, coaches, consultants and mediators. Simone is extraordinary. She has the skills that many of us do. What makes her extraordinary is her presence, her deep presence, and her willingness to speak the truth without blame or judgement as she listens deeply for what has heart and meaning. This capacity to stay present, with deep listening, are core skills of organizational and community transformation. Our relationship has been close enough that I have also had the opportunity to see how her work is received by the many people with whom she has worked. I have seen many who have made use of Simone's skilled services be astonished by how far they have been able to go so quickly. Simone offers a relentless invitation to keep going deeper, to discover essence and then use it strategically to find a new way forward. She's amazing. If you have a chance to work with her, grab it. You'll be grateful you did! Bob Stilger, President NewStories Author, AfterNow: When We Cannot See the Future, Where Do We Begin?
Gabriel Menegale Wilson
I've worked with Simone in the context of a public-school system mired in racial and socio-economic division. What I appreciate about Simone's skill in these contexts is that she can honor multiple perspectives in the room and attendants. She sees the partial truth in all the points of view, allowing her to give the participants a deep experience of being seen while also weaving a more complex picture for all. Her empathy and flexibility of mind simply can't be taught! She's a natural.
Credentials
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40h Mediation Certificate
Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California (ADRNC)Jun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Integral Facilitator
Ten DirectionsJun, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Burning Man Project
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lead Facilitator
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Jul 2022 - Present
I'm leading the facilitation and process design for 25 to Thrive, a project to evolve the global regional network of Burning Man I'm leading the facilitation and process design for 25 to Thrive, a project to evolve the global regional network of Burning Man
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Summit Junto
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United States
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Facilitator
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Oct 2021 - Present
I facilitate transformative forum groups curated by Summit Junto. They are groups of 5-7 diverse leaders, change makers and doers from different disciplines who come together in a confidential environment allowing members to share complex professional and personal obstacles and opportunities. I facilitate transformative forum groups curated by Summit Junto. They are groups of 5-7 diverse leaders, change makers and doers from different disciplines who come together in a confidential environment allowing members to share complex professional and personal obstacles and opportunities.
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Burning Man Project
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Hive Labs Lead
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Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
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NewStories.org
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Facilitator
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2020
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Executive Director
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2019
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Burning Man Project
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lead Facilitator, Cultural Direction Setting for Residential Black Rock City
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Feb 2018 - May 2020
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Co-Founder
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Mar 2008 - Feb 2016
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Member
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Jul 2009 - Dec 2014
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Tasting the Future
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London, United Kingdom
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Core Team
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Apr 2009 - Jun 2013
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The Hub Brussels
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Belgium
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Sep 2006 - May 2011
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Community Intelligence Ltd.
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Freelance Consultant
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Oct 2006 - Sep 2007
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Project Coordinator
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Apr 2005 - Sep 2006
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trainer
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Jan 2004 - May 2004
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Education
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Saint Mary's College of California
Master’s Degree -
Università per Stranieri di Perugia
Master's Degree -
Schule Schloss Stein
High School Diploma