Jo Addy
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Thomasina V. Rogers
Participating in Continuum Advantage's Human Centered Design workshop was a real eye opener. Under the expert and exceptional facilitation of Jo Addy, seasoned professionals from far ranging fields were able to shed parochial problem solving approaches and come together in highly collaborative, solution focused exercises. By being extremely well prepared and a highly effective leader, Jo moved the group from conceptualizing HCD to actually using it to address a real life challenge. As a long time senior executive in the federal government and an avowed policy wonk, I was impressed with the positive potential that Jo's work could have on the implementation of government programs.
Jocelyn Wyatt
Jo worked with IDEO.org to design, develop, and lead new initiatives within the organization. Jo is a gifted researcher, writer, and analyzer - she is tireless about finding information and making sense of it. Jo comes to work everyday with a huge smile and a sunny disposition. Her colleagues LOVE working with her because of her curiosity and positive attitude. Jo was a wonderful addition to IDEO.org's culture and did fantastic work with us.
Thomasina V. Rogers
Participating in Continuum Advantage's Human Centered Design workshop was a real eye opener. Under the expert and exceptional facilitation of Jo Addy, seasoned professionals from far ranging fields were able to shed parochial problem solving approaches and come together in highly collaborative, solution focused exercises. By being extremely well prepared and a highly effective leader, Jo moved the group from conceptualizing HCD to actually using it to address a real life challenge. As a long time senior executive in the federal government and an avowed policy wonk, I was impressed with the positive potential that Jo's work could have on the implementation of government programs.
Jocelyn Wyatt
Jo worked with IDEO.org to design, develop, and lead new initiatives within the organization. Jo is a gifted researcher, writer, and analyzer - she is tireless about finding information and making sense of it. Jo comes to work everyday with a huge smile and a sunny disposition. Her colleagues LOVE working with her because of her curiosity and positive attitude. Jo was a wonderful addition to IDEO.org's culture and did fantastic work with us.
Thomasina V. Rogers
Participating in Continuum Advantage's Human Centered Design workshop was a real eye opener. Under the expert and exceptional facilitation of Jo Addy, seasoned professionals from far ranging fields were able to shed parochial problem solving approaches and come together in highly collaborative, solution focused exercises. By being extremely well prepared and a highly effective leader, Jo moved the group from conceptualizing HCD to actually using it to address a real life challenge. As a long time senior executive in the federal government and an avowed policy wonk, I was impressed with the positive potential that Jo's work could have on the implementation of government programs.
Jocelyn Wyatt
Jo worked with IDEO.org to design, develop, and lead new initiatives within the organization. Jo is a gifted researcher, writer, and analyzer - she is tireless about finding information and making sense of it. Jo comes to work everyday with a huge smile and a sunny disposition. Her colleagues LOVE working with her because of her curiosity and positive attitude. Jo was a wonderful addition to IDEO.org's culture and did fantastic work with us.
Thomasina V. Rogers
Participating in Continuum Advantage's Human Centered Design workshop was a real eye opener. Under the expert and exceptional facilitation of Jo Addy, seasoned professionals from far ranging fields were able to shed parochial problem solving approaches and come together in highly collaborative, solution focused exercises. By being extremely well prepared and a highly effective leader, Jo moved the group from conceptualizing HCD to actually using it to address a real life challenge. As a long time senior executive in the federal government and an avowed policy wonk, I was impressed with the positive potential that Jo's work could have on the implementation of government programs.
Jocelyn Wyatt
Jo worked with IDEO.org to design, develop, and lead new initiatives within the organization. Jo is a gifted researcher, writer, and analyzer - she is tireless about finding information and making sense of it. Jo comes to work everyday with a huge smile and a sunny disposition. Her colleagues LOVE working with her because of her curiosity and positive attitude. Jo was a wonderful addition to IDEO.org's culture and did fantastic work with us.
Credentials
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Yoga Alliance RYT200
Yoga Instructor (Raj)Apr, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Facilitator's Guide to Human-Centered Design
+Acumen Courses, IDEO.orgSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Storytelling for Influence
IDEO UMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Civics 101 Academy
County Of San MateoNov, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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FreezeLink
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Ghana
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Strategy & Finance
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Mar 2021 - Present
Working with a team of seasoned specialists to build out the founder’s vision to bring best-in-class cold storage, transport, distribution, and technology services to agricultural, packaged food, and pharmaceutical sectors in West Africa. Working with a team of seasoned specialists to build out the founder’s vision to bring best-in-class cold storage, transport, distribution, and technology services to agricultural, packaged food, and pharmaceutical sectors in West Africa.
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Continuum Advantage
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Business Consulting and Services
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Principal
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Sep 2016 - Present
Solve problems. YOUR solutions. Human-Centered Design Facilitation. Align with clients to assess, define and design solution implementation for complex problems. Conduct workshops on problem framing, solution ideation, storytelling, prototyping and implementation. Recent engagements with Mastercard Foundation, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), SDG Philanthropy Platform, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), African Diaspora Network (ADN, Silicon Valley), Design & Technology Institute (DTI, Accra, Ghana). Show less
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PATH
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Chair, Audit & Risk Committee, Board of Directors
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2022
Active strategic oversight of largest global health NGO. Chair, Audit & Risk Committee, Member Governance and Compensation Committees. View: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/turning-technology-into-easy-medical-lifesavers/ Active strategic oversight of largest global health NGO. Chair, Audit & Risk Committee, Member Governance and Compensation Committees. View: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/turning-technology-into-easy-medical-lifesavers/
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Jetstream Africa
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Ghana
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Director
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Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
Jetstream has designed, built and implemented a tech-enabled logistics backbone for cross-border e-Commerce in Africa. With initial responsibility to design and manage financial systems for the start-up, my current role is to supervise financial functions while developing and delivering content for the continuous training of steadily-expanding staff and field offices. Jetstream has designed, built and implemented a tech-enabled logistics backbone for cross-border e-Commerce in Africa. With initial responsibility to design and manage financial systems for the start-up, my current role is to supervise financial functions while developing and delivering content for the continuous training of steadily-expanding staff and field offices.
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Design & Technology Institute
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Accra, Ghana
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Advisor & Consultant
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
Modeled, piloted and implemented launch of youth skills-training Center of Excellence. Secured Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant and co-defined Mastercard Foundation partnership. Modeled, piloted and implemented launch of youth skills-training Center of Excellence. Secured Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant and co-defined Mastercard Foundation partnership.
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Stanford University
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Remote
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Knight-Hennessey Scholars Admission Reader
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Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
Member of seasonal staff team reviewing applications for Stanford's seminal fellowship program, Knight-Hennessey Scholars. Member of seasonal staff team reviewing applications for Stanford's seminal fellowship program, Knight-Hennessey Scholars.
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Alsweb Business Advantage, LLC
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Founder and Managing Director
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Jan 2000 - Aug 2016
Global in scope. Strategic by design. Design implementation platforms and manage new program initiatives for non-profit and for-profit clients globally, including Stanford University's SEED program (Accra, Ghana), Concern Worldwide U.S. (New York NY), HOAG Orthopedic Institute (Irvine CA), Avid Academy for Gifted Youth (Irvine CA) Global in scope. Strategic by design. Design implementation platforms and manage new program initiatives for non-profit and for-profit clients globally, including Stanford University's SEED program (Accra, Ghana), Concern Worldwide U.S. (New York NY), HOAG Orthopedic Institute (Irvine CA), Avid Academy for Gifted Youth (Irvine CA)
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IDEO.org
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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New Initiatives Lead
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
Exploratory design for a studio presence in sub-Saharan Africa. Developed curriculum model and negotiated multi-sector partner engagement. Defined prototypes to explore organizational preparedness. Consolidated business model and funding messaging. Executive research resulting in new funding opportunity. Exploratory design for a studio presence in sub-Saharan Africa. Developed curriculum model and negotiated multi-sector partner engagement. Defined prototypes to explore organizational preparedness. Consolidated business model and funding messaging. Executive research resulting in new funding opportunity.
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American Red Cross
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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International Services Coordinator, Service Support Administrator
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Aug 2005 - Aug 2015
Founder and Coordinator of REFUGE outreach program linking unaccompanied minors and other immigrant youth with spectrum of services and programs available to them in San Mateo County. Restoring Family Links Caseworker. Certified volunteer team supervisor, course instructor/facilitator. Administrative manager of Logistics, Disaster Service Technology and Financial/Statistical Information functions. Recipient of 2014 Volunteer of the Year Award, Disaster Activity Award (Logistics) and Tiffany Circle Sisters in Service Award. Show less
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Plebys International, LLC
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Vice President for Communications and Administrative Affairs
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2001 - 2010
Managed branding, operations and board/investor affairs (advisory only).
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Co-Founder and Director
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2008
Leveraged $3 million in seed funding to $40 million in social investment capital; coordinated investor and board relations Structured and negotiated financial and delivery partnershipsEstablished business monitoring and financial control systems for global health technology ventureDeveloped corporate branding strategy; wrote and published PlebySight monthly newsletter
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National Charity League Saddleback Valley Chapter
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Orange County, California Area
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President and Board Member
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Jan 1996 - Jan 2004
Led 220 members in eight major committees annually to produce four major events, to contribute 20,000 hours and to donate $30,000 to 20 local philanthropies. Managed board reassessment and structural innovation in all functional areas of chapter. Led 220 members in eight major committees annually to produce four major events, to contribute 20,000 hours and to donate $30,000 to 20 local philanthropies. Managed board reassessment and structural innovation in all functional areas of chapter.
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UniMed Ventures Inc
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Acccra, Ghana
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Founder and President
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Jan 1987 - Jan 1995
Secured exclusive Johnson & Johnson distributorship and up to $100,000 in supplier credit for West African clients Negotiated official supply and trade status with Ministers of Health and Trade Managed operations and client relationships and conducted best practices product seminars Portfolio Management Secured exclusive Johnson & Johnson distributorship and up to $100,000 in supplier credit for West African clients Negotiated official supply and trade status with Ministers of Health and Trade Managed operations and client relationships and conducted best practices product seminars Portfolio Management
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First RepublicBank
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Money Market Economist
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Jan 1985 - Jan 1987
Built and managed $3 billion repurchase agreement portfolio and doubled portfolio contribution to daily liquidity Generated and presented daily departmental trading strategy and semi-annual bank funding strategy Diversified coverage and upgraded monitoring of dealer exposure Served as financial market spokesperson to media, staff and clients; published Money Week weekly market review Built and managed $3 billion repurchase agreement portfolio and doubled portfolio contribution to daily liquidity Generated and presented daily departmental trading strategy and semi-annual bank funding strategy Diversified coverage and upgraded monitoring of dealer exposure Served as financial market spokesperson to media, staff and clients; published Money Week weekly market review
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HSBC
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Vice President, International Economist for Europe, Middle East, Africa
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Jan 1982 - Jan 1985
Implemented quantitative and qualitative systems to manage risk of $4 billion loan portfolio Advised executive team and clients on diversification strategy; frequent economic presentation to constituents Monitored and forecast exchange rates and key macroeconomic indicators Wrote speeches for CEO and senior staff; published Foreign Exchange Commentary quarterly global finance review Implemented quantitative and qualitative systems to manage risk of $4 billion loan portfolio Advised executive team and clients on diversification strategy; frequent economic presentation to constituents Monitored and forecast exchange rates and key macroeconomic indicators Wrote speeches for CEO and senior staff; published Foreign Exchange Commentary quarterly global finance review
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The World Bank
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Country Economist
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Jan 1977 - Jan 1980
Conducted extensive assessment of Nigerian cocoa market and devised a credit on-lending scheme to raise productivity Built econometric analysis of portfolio priorities to recommend critical adjustments Advised top management and policy makers on project implementation policy Conducted extensive assessment of Nigerian cocoa market and devised a credit on-lending scheme to raise productivity Built econometric analysis of portfolio priorities to recommend critical adjustments Advised top management and policy makers on project implementation policy
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Morgan Guaranty Trust Company
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Greater New York City Area
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Economic Analyst
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Jan 1973 - Jan 1975
Built econometric model and forecast key macroeconomic indicators Drafted and published articles for Morgan Guaranty Survey monthly economic publication Civic Leadership Built econometric model and forecast key macroeconomic indicators Drafted and published articles for Morgan Guaranty Survey monthly economic publication Civic Leadership
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