Impact Navigators and its founder, Susan Myers, represent decades of experience navigating the global ecosystem with relationships across the government, UN, business, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Susan has a deep understanding of the United Nations and has played a key role in global processes and partnerships to drive action on the Sustainable Development Goals, including the School Meals Coalition, Every Woman, Every Child, and Goal 17 Partners.
Susan’s background includes serving in a leadership role at the UN Foundation and its sister organization, the Better World Campaign, for 19 years, including over a decade running the organization’s presence in New York and managing its special relationship with the United Nations. Since 2019, she has led her own social impact consultancy focused on advocacy and partnerships for impact – working with clients such as the World Food Programme, the Climate Reality Project, the Eleven Madison Foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other mission-driven companies and nonprofit organizations.
Susan is proud to have an extensive network of global leaders and fellow change-makers who can be tapped as strategic partners or implementers on projects where the goals and needs exceed her own skill set – her fellow Impact Navigators who are part of the inspiration for her firm’s name.
“Susan’s style is the perfect balance between ‘neutral convener’ and someone who knows exactly where she wants to take a discussion or partnership.”
“In just 3 months, Susan was able to give us a deep dive into the global ecosystem related to our core business that will be important to our long-term trajectory as a company.”
“I have been fortunate to work with Susan for many years in different capacities. She inspires deep trust, is results and solutions oriented, as well as an amazing connector thanks to her extensive network in the global development ecosystem within one or two degrees of separation.”
“Susan’s judgement combined with her knowledge of the key players and levers for action within the multilateral system have helped to support organizational priorities and new partnerships.”
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Complex problems need straightforward solutions.
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No one is enough to do it alone.
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All ideas should be challenged.
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What you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
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Head in the clouds, feet on the ground.
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Have a plan, and plan to adjust.
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Thoughtful approach, quick landing.
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