Laura Smitheman

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Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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About me
Purpose-Driven Design | Impact-first Innovation | People & Planet
Education
- University of Bristol
  2003 - 2005
  Bachelor of Science - BS Anatomical Science 2.1.
- INSEAD
  2014 - 2014
  Executive Education Social Entrepreneurship Program
- IE Business School
  2019 - 2020
  Master's degree Customer Experience and Innovation
  Dean's List - highest graded studentProject work: Designing meaningful experiences & community building for the Acumen Fellowship program (Spain), in collaboration with Open Value Foundation; Designing lifelong learning spaces in collaboration with Fjord & Enorme Studio.
- INSEAD
  2017 - 2017
  Executive Education Innovation by Design
Experience
- James Cowper Kreston
  Sept 2006 - Jan 2010
  Accountant
- Sharana
  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
  Capacity Building Manager
- Development Media International
  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
  Program Manager
- Angkor Hospital for Children
  Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
  Chief Financial Officer
- Social Enterprise Cambodia
  Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
  Co-Founder
- Impact Hub Phnom Penh
  Jan 2014 - May 2022
  Co Founder
  VisionA more sustainable and innovative CambodiaMissionEmpowering youth and startups in Cambodia to contribute to solving problems (social and environmental) through entrepreneurship and leadership. We want to build a thriving ecosystem of impact-driven businesses and young leaders.HowWe offer support through our dynamic programmes, incubators and mentoring, and inspire and engage the local community with our weekly events, creative space, and online learning platform.
- UNDP
  Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
  Design Specialist
- WWF
  Aug 2018 - now
  - Global Innovation Incubation Lead
    May 2022 - now
  - Design & Innovation Instructional Specialist
    Aug 2018 - May 2022
- Impact Hub Network
  Aug 2020 - May 2022
  Programs & Membership Specialist
  Impact Hub is one of the world’s largest networks focused on building entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale — home to the innovators, the dreamers and the entrepreneurs who are creating tangible solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.
- Geneva Business School
  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
  Associate Professor
  UX Design
- IE University
  Jan 2025 - now
  Adjunct Professor
  Systems Thinking - Social Impact
Licenses & Certifications
- Designing for Social Innovation and Leadership
  United Nations Mandated University for Peace and Conflict Studies
  Sept 2016
- Fellow
  The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce)
  Jan 2019
- LEGO Serious Play Certified Trainer
  The LEGO Group
  May 2017
- Chartered Accountant
  ICAEW
  Sept 2006
- Fellow
  The Coaching Fellowship
  Jan 2017
Volunteer Experience
- WWF & Impact Hub Global Partnership: Innovation Advisory Group
  Issued by World Wildlife Fund on Apr 2019
  Associated with Laura Smitheman
- Research Volunteer
  Issued by Coral Cay Conservation on Jan 2003
  Associated with Laura Smitheman