Leadership Now Project
Gisel Kordestani is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and business development across various organizations. Currently serving as a Founding Member and steering group member of the Leadership Now Project since January 2017, Gisel is dedicated to protecting and renewing American democracy. Additionally, Gisel is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, providing insights on foreign policy issues. Gisel held the position of Board Director at Mercy Corps from February 2014 to July 2023, focusing on humanitarian aid and community building. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Crowdpac between September 2013 and October 2019, Gisel promoted political participation. Previous roles at Google included Director of New Business Development, where Gisel managed strategic partnerships and product launches globally. Gisel's early career included positions at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Brandfever.com, and Mitchell Madison Group. Gisel holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in International Affairs from The American University of Paris.
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Leadership Now Project
The Leadership Now Project is a membership organization of business professionals concerned about the future of our democracy. Traditional models of giving to causes, candidates, and parties are insufficient for the challenges we face. A more strategic approach is required. Leadership Now Project enables its members to strategically engage and invest in politics. We focus on the threats to the fundamentals of democracy that prevent principled leaders and meaningful policy from advancing. Issues including low voter turnout, gerrymandering, campaign finance rules, and a lack of highly qualified candidates are problems that require immediate attention as well as a long-term focus. Members are diverse in their political views, professions, racial and ethnic backgrounds but are united by the belief that galvanized America’s founders, E Pluribus Unum - out of many, one.