Ghazal Vaghedi is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and impact across multiple industries, including technology, business development, fundraising, and philanthropy. With a career spanning corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial sectors, Ghazal excels at creating strategic partnerships, developing high-impact fundraising initiatives, and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency.
As the founder of Impact Refinery, she helps mission-driven organizations amplify their reach and revenue through innovative, multi-pronged fundraising strategies. Her expertise in strategic partnerships enables her to connect human rights, social justice, and refugee-focused organizations with corporate and community stakeholders who share their values.
Ghazal’s background in business development and technology has allowed her to bridge the gap between innovation and social good. She has led cross-functional teams, streamlined operations, and crafted marketing strategies that drive engagement and growth for both startups and established enterprises.
Her passion for philanthropy is deeply personal—shaped by her own journey as a refugee, which fuels her commitment to helping vulnerable communities thrive. Most recently, she spearheaded a fundraising campaign to restore a community farming initiative on a brownfield site, demonstrating her ability to mobilize resources for sustainable impact.
With a strategic mindset, a results-oriented approach, and a deep dedication to equity and social justice, Ghazal continues to be a catalyst for change, whether building businesses, scaling nonprofit impact, or driving mission-aligned partnerships.More...