Joanna Sparber

Biography

Joanna Sparber is the Programme and Membership Director at The Conduit. The Conduit serves a home for people interested in social change and a catalytic platform aimed at tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges. Previously, Joanna was the Deputy Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL) at the World Economic Forum with responsibility for the strategy, growth and impact of the Community. Her role included the creation and management of the YGL Leadership portfolio, which included developing tailored executive education modules with universities such as Oxford University, Stanford University, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and the Harvard Kennedy School. She was additionally the Head of the Foundation Communities for Europe, heading up the engagement and relationship management with all constituents based in Europe from the 3 Foundation Communities: The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Young Global Leaders and The Global Shapers. She has a proven record of designing and facilitating innovative interactions that mobilize multi-stakeholder groups to achieve change and is passionate about building communities.