Shauna Carey

Shauna Carey is CEO of IDEO.org, where she leverages her deep expertise in design and social impact in overseeing strategy and vision. Previously, as executive design director and chief communications officer, Carey worked alongside design teams and communities to surface insights to unlock new possibilities, create narratives that inspire action, and share stories about the impact of design. She also served as managing director and co-lead of the New York studio. At IDEO.org, she has focused on programs advancing health equity, criminal justice reform, refugee rights, gender equality, and climate resilience. Prior to joining IDEO.org, Carey worked to expand access to quality education and health care at organizations like Room to Read and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. She also helped launch and grow several mission-driven startups in Europe and the San Francisco Bay Area.