We are

pragmatic idealists.

Sowen is not for everyone, and not everyone’s for Sowen.

We’re pragmatic idealists. We design and deploy scalable, resilient, and effective solutions that help your goals.

We’re partners, not vendors. We care about the work we do and who we work with. No upselling. No billable hours. We’re there till the job is done, and done well.

We’re subject matter experts with decades of experience in data, technology, marketing, economics, and design.

We know your world. We’ve been in your shoes and have the scars to show for it. We solve real-world problems that matter and make a difference.

We work with partners who are unafraid to debate but always come together for the bigger goal. People who do the right thing, even when no one’s watching—because integrity is at the heart of what we do. 

If you are reading this, I truly hope that Sowen is for you. 

Ori Carmel, Founder and CEO

Who Are We For?

Our Leadership

Ori Carmel, CEO of Sowen, smiling in grayscale portrait wearing a shirt and tie

  • Ori’s job is straightforward- to find people who are better and smarter than him in interesting areas of social impact and get them to work together, either as Sowen consultants or partners.

    He used to work at Amex, Twitter, King’s College London, and a few other interesting places.

    He really enjoys solving difficult challenges that matter with kind, smart people.

  • I consider myself to be a relentlessly candid, optimistic, collaborative team activator, with over 15 years leading multi-disciplinary teams. My expertise is in brand strategy, strategic partnership development and management, and consumer marketing. I’ve partnered and facilitated the strategic and marketing success of a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies like Gillette, Nestle, Unilever, Boots Healthcare International, Bank One and Yoplait to start-ups including GenderFair, Clean Energy Alliance, and iRobot.

Sophie Blondeau smiling wearing a patterned sweater, standing against a plain dark background.

  • I am driven by the intersection of culture, people, and business and have a deep passion for social impact. I spent the last 3+ years at Bloomberg developing expertise in data and technology products, analysis, and relationship management. My degree in Economics and Data Science from UC Berkeley has equipped me with a strong analytical foundation, which I leverage in consulting, technology, and the nonprofit sector to tackle complex challenges with a thoughtful and strategic approach.

Lea Tokpinar smiling in an office setting with computer screens in background.

  • Billy draws on experience in grantmaking, evidence-based policy, research, and evaluation, community organizing, and extensive work within the nonprofit sector to support Sowen's social impact endeavors. 

Billy Powers smiling man in a suit

  • I am an award-winning communications professional whose expertise in adaptation/ localization strategy has delivered high profile projects for global brands in nearly every continent. I’ve spent my 20-year career driving customer growth and commercial success for companies in both the public and private sector including London & Partners, CNN International and BBC Worldwide.

Photo of Olivia O'Toole smiling in headshot photo.

  • Angelica Geter, DrPH, MPH, is one of the nation’s foremost public health experts, specializing in evidence-based initiatives and sustainable solutions to improve the health and economic status of overlooked and underprioritized populations. Dr Geter’s previous positions include serving as the Chief Health Officer for the City of Atlanta, a Fellow at the CDC, and most recently, EVP of Business and Strategy at the Black Women’s Health Imperative.

    Dr. Geter’s academic credentials include a DrPH in Health Behavior with a minor in Biostatistics (University of Kentucky) and an MPH in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education (Emory University). Additionally, she completed postdoctoral training at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Morehouse School of Medicine (under the mentorship of Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General).

Angelica Geter smiling in headshot photo.

  • Ms. Razvi brings 30+ years of experience in strategy, performance management, and community development. In her previous role as partner at UPD Consulting, she implemented teacher evaluation and learning management systems within Chicago Public Schools and worked with the Chicago Public Education Fund on improving their data systems. She has worked with the City of Chicago After School Matters and the MacArthur Foundation on a variety of out-of-school-time initiatives. She is currently getting her Doctorate of Technology from Claremont Graduate University and holds a Master's Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan, along with a BA in Sociology and BS in Journalism from Boston University.

  • Jess is an enabler of cross-functional, cross-cultural partnership and collaboration. Over the last 15 years, she has developed expertise in strategic business operations, solutions assessment and data optimisation across a variety of industries including financial data, aviation, cloud technology, and national sports bodies. She leverages her financial background with experience in project and stakeholder management to bridge the gaps between strategy planning, execution and impact measurement.

  • Mr. Means is a nationally recognized expert in data-driven social innovation, with deep experience in impact measurement, technology strategy, and education outcomes. He served as Senior Director of Global Impact Data Strategy at Salesforce.org and previously founded Data Analysts for Social Good. A Chicago native, he has held leadership roles at the University of Chicago and YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. His work at the intersection of higher education, nonprofits, and data directly supports TIIM’s goals to drive improved postsecondary outcomes through evidence-based evaluation.

  • Alison Taylor is a clinical associate professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and the former executive director at Ethical Systems. Her previous work experience also includes being a Managing Director at non-profit business network BSR and a Senior Managing Director at Control Risks. She holds sustainability advisory roles at KKR and Unilever, and advises many other firms on strategic integrity challenges. She has expertise in strategy, sustainability, political and social risk, culture and behavior, human rights, ethics and compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Her book  Higher Ground: How Business Can do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World  was published by Harvard Business Review Press in February 2024, and won the 2024 Porchlight Award for best leadership and strategy book of the year. Alison received her Bachelor of Arts in Modern History from Balliol College, Oxford University, her MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago, and MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.

  • Pat works in the intersection of purpose, sustainability, and leadership. As Founder of The Purpose Business, she leads an advisory collective that guides leaders to evolve business as a force for good.  She also serves as Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), and she holds faculty and tutor roles across various Executive Education programmes as well as online courses such as High Impact Leadership and Governance for a Sustainable Future.

    An executive mentor to leaders in transition, Pat also spends her time chairing the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) at Travalyst, a global independent not-for-profit dedicated to making the travel industry more sustainable and help people travel more sustainably and serving on the various board & advisory roles including that of Ignite Impact PH, an early stage venture capital fund that invests in Filipino grassroots solutions to social and environmental challenges.