Marian Goodman

Marian Goodman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership development and societal innovation. Currently serving as Senior Faculty at the Presencing Institute since 2009, Marian collaborates with Dr. Otto Scharmer from MIT, focusing on Theory U for economic transformation. As an Associate Facilitator at Leaders Quest since 2009, Marian emphasizes leadership development and insights into emerging markets. Previously, Marian co-founded Educo Africa and held the position of ex-Chair of the Board of Trustees from 1994 to 2012. Additionally, Marian was the Director of the Stanford Valley Institute from 2008 to 2011, a non-profit learning and retreat center in South Africa, and served as Director for Freewheeling from 2008 to 2011, organizing an annual future thinking festival. Marian holds a degree from the University of Cape Town.