Michelle Solomon

Managing Director @Gale Global

Currently serving as the Managing Director at Gale Global based in DC, Michelle is known for her leadership skills and her ability to drive strategic growth and development. Working across the corporate and nonprofit worlds, she brings the unique perspective of someone also world-renowned as a political analyst, government relations expert and media strategist. With a strong background in business administration and management, Michelle brings a wealth of expertise to her role at Gale Global. Prior to her current role, she held several key positions in different organizations where she honed her skills in areas such as strategic planning, team management, and business development. Michelle is a dynamic leader who is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and excellence at Gale Global Company. She holds a Master's degree in Law from the University of London SOAS and continues to stay informed about industry trends and changes. Her dedication to her work is driven by her belief in the power of business to effect positive change in the world.

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Work Background

Gale GlobalManaging Director

Mar. 2020Washington DCI have the privilege of developing and managing relationships with our international clients and our major partnerships with international agencies such as the World Bank, ministries of foreign affairs, global suppliers, and buyers. We are also fortunate to be positioned well to support international relief efforts in Ukraine, Morocco, and other humanitarian crisis hotspots.

Green Economics InstituteDirector

Jan. 2009Oxford, United Kingdom; Sao Paulo, BrazilLed research institute through institutional development and growth Created and grew strategic partnerships stakeholders and supporters globally Invested in strong relationships with policy-makers and thought-leaders around the world, from the US to sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa Region, Western Europe and Latin America. Pioneered cross-sector partnerships and comprehensive approaches to inequality, building consensus for change. Recently, at Paris COP21 Climate Summit, met with key country negotiators, policy-makers and advisors, parliamentarians and ministers to plan trainings and consult on key issues. Implemented branding and regional communications strategies to expand the Institute’s impact in new and less active markets. Built relationships and consulted with key leaders and influencers in the private sector, media, academia, government and civil society through meetings, updates, speeches, briefings and interviews, determining shared goals and developing projects. Planned, coordinated and led events, conferences, trainings, and high-level meetings internationally, with political, business, and civil society leaders and stakeholders. Recently: Philosophy of Social Justice Conference held at Oxford University. Managed projects and led program development Oversaw evaluation and strategy reviews, and managed teams both locally and around the world, in multiple time-zones, and languages. Wrote and distributed policy briefs and reports on key issues Helped create and monitor budgets, including forecasting expenses.

International Neighborhood Bureau & FundExecutive Director

Jan. 2019 - Nov. 2021Washington, District Of Columbia

Green Economics Institute Publishing HouseEditor

Oct. 2012 - Nov. 2021Brazil & UKEdited and contributed to over 30 books on themes including the transformation of Latin American economies, the creation of jobs and job security in the Global North, the education of women and girls, inclusive economics in sub-Saharan Africa, and was the lead editor of The Greening of Latin America (2013), among others.

BrasilChoice Renewable EnergyConsultant

Oct. 2011 - Nov. 2021BrazilI consult on BrasilChoice's renewable energy and green economy projects in rural Brazil. Our current projects include biomass and solar projects which provide incredible benefits to rural communities. Reports presented to the French Ministry of Industry led to a successful bilateral agreement and transfer of photovoltaic technology to the 4th sunniest region of Brazil. I have participated in high-level meetings with local government and summits with national and foreign political figures, and engaged with international policy-makers and scientists. We are currently open to new investments in solar and biomass projects in rural Brazil - for more info, email me: michelle.s.g.oliveira@gmail.com.

Green Economics InstituteDevelopment Consultant & Speaker

Jan. 2009 - Nov. 2021InternationallyDelegation Leader, Rio+20, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 2012 - Presented and chaired 3 side events at Rio+20, one of the most popular side-events, attracting a total of over 300 participants. Appointed delegation leader, UNFCCC COP17 in Durban, South Africa, 2011 Participant, Green Week, European Commission, Brussels, Belgium, 2010 Delegation Leader, UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP16) in Cancun, Mexico, 2010 Delegation Leader, UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP15) in Copenhagen, Denmark, 2009 - Attended COP15, represented the Green Economics Institute in meetings with more than 150 colleagues, was interviewed by international media and presented our academic journal and publications to high-level officials and government representatives. Participant - "Looking Beyond Copenhagen" sponsored by AOSIS and the Columbia Consortium for Risk Management. Speaker and Panelist - "Recovery Towards What? Finance, Justice, Sustainability" Bretton Woods Project Conference Participant - GreenWeek 2010 "Biodiversity - Our Lifeline" at the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium

International Journal of Green EconomicsDeputy Editor

Jan. 2009 - Aug. 2021Oxford, United Kingdom"IJGE addresses all aspects of Green Economics, aiming to encourage economic change and positioning Green Economics at the centre of the Economics disciplines. Green Economic theories, policies, tools, instruments and metrics are developed to facilitate a change to the current economic models for the benefit of the widest number of people and the planet as a whole. IJGE focuses particularly on resource management, meeting people’s needs and the impact and effects of international trends and how to increase social justice." Issue editor for 2009 Volume 3 No. 2 & 3/4 Volume 3 No. 2 - Women’s Poverty Volume 3 No. 3/4 - Climate Change & COP15 Copenhagen United Nations Climate Summit Deputy Editor Volumes 3 - 9 (2009 - present) Reviewer for subjects: Gender, women’s social justice issues, CEDAW, political reform, economics of climate change, renewable energy, public policy reform, corruption, rural development, transportation, international development issues, economic and social development, environmental law, human rights law, ESCR, alternative banking systems, etc.

Rotary InternationalPaul Harris Fellow

Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2018"The Paul Harris Society is named after Paul P. Harris, founder of Rotary International. Paul Harris formed the world’s first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 February 1905. His intention was to recapture in a professional club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. Today, Paul Harris Society contributions to The Rotary Foundation support a wide range of humanitarian grants and educational programs that enable Rotarians to bring hope and promote international understanding throughout the world."

IndependentResearcher

May. 2009 - Nov. 2015BrazilAuthor, Editor, Researcher Researches social and economic impacts of access to land on rural Brazilian land settlements and camps, seeking to analyse and predict impacts of efforts to improve human development indicators via increased access to healthcare, primary and secondary education, professional trainings, transport, and integration into local markets. Collaborated with INCRA (National Institute for Colonization and Agrarian Reform). Researches methods of reducing inequalities via partnerships between government, business, and civil society with special focus on women’s empowerment through rural development.

Gender Progress Consortium & FoundationFounder

Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2014United KingdomIdentified key needs and created platform to serve women’s empowerment NGOs. Launched and grew institutional partnership network across Uganda, South Sudan, Cameroon, Afghanistan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Brazil, Guyana, and the UK.

Green Economics InstituteConsultant

Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009Oxford, United Kingdom; London, UK; Brussels, Belgium; Berlin, Germany;Led and coordinated trainings and educational workshops, wrote academic articles and editorials for various publications, and designed and formatted publications including an international magazine for distribution throughout the Institute's international network. Events coordinated: - Green Economics Institute International Membership Network Retreat, Somerset, UK, 2008. -Training Event: Federation of Young Greens (FYEG) and Older Greens (Alte Grüne), sponsored by the European Council and the Heinrich Böll Foundation - German Green Party Headquarters, Berlin, Germany, 2008.

Office of (former) SPD Lieutenant Governor of Niedersachsen, Ms. Silva SeelerIntern

Feb. 2005 - Mar. 2005Hannover Area, GermanyPerformed administrative tasks, supported the Lieutenant Governor and her staff, organized activities and attended trainings.

Germanischer-Lloyd Maritime InsuranceIntern

Feb. 2005 - Mar. 2005Hamburg Area, GermanyPerformed administrative duties, managed office tasks and participated in trainings and meetings in various departments.

Campaign for Alderman - Marty CastroVolunteer

Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2001Chicago, IL, USAAs my first experience campaigning, I had the opportunity to work in various aspects of the campaign, and felt inspired by my fellow volunteers' zeal and desire to transform their communities. A truly life-changing experience that solidified my passion for politics and the democratic process.

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