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Episode 2: Ghazale Johnston - Leading The Charge!
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As Founder and Principal of Joon Solutions, Ghazale Johnston assists individuals in discovering meaningful career possibilities. Ghazale specializes in equipping aspiring young professionals, purpose-driven entrepreneurs and motivated women with fundamental strategies, tools and confidence to achieve personal and professional goals. An avid storyteller, Ghazale coaches individuals on how to use their story to navigate transitions and create new professional pathways. She creates content and speaks publicly on various topics including helping women re-enter the workforce; advancing social causes; and the gifts and lessons she has gained as an immigrant.
Ghazale is regularly involved in programs that address the emotional and educational needs of children impacted by trauma and poverty, which includes serving on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Her focus on education extends to her leadership roles at North Carolina State University. Ghazale is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the NC State University Foundation Board, is on the Leadership Council for the Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy and is a member of the Wolfpack Investor Network.
Prior to launching Joon Solutions, Ghazale served as the Chief Operating Officer for Daymaker- a compassion platform that helps companies engage their employees through intentional acts of giving and service. During her five year tenure, Ghazale led the growth of the platform as it engaged 50+ corporate clients, 25,000 end users (donors) and 100 non-profit organizations who distributed gifts via Daymaker to over 30,000 under-resourced children. Ghazale continues to advise Daymaker on strategic priorities and growth initiatives.
Ghazale formerly spent 20 years at Accenture where she was a Partner/Managing Director in the Financial Services practice. In 2013, she was a winner of the Charlotte Business Journal 40 under 40 award.
Follow Ghazale at:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/joon-solutions-llc
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ghazale28209?lang=en
Joon Solutions: https://www.joonsolutions.biz/
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