Ghazale Johnston

About Ghazale Johnston

As Founder and Principal of Joon Solutions, Ghazale Johnston assists individuals in discovering meaningful career possibilities. Ghazale specializes in equipping aspiring young professionals and other motivated individuals with fundamental strategies, tools and confidence to achieve personal and professional goals. An avid storyteller, Ghazale coaches clients 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 Hemby Children\'s Hospital Advisory Council and being a HEART Math Tutor for the last 5 years. Her focus on education extends to her leadership roles at North Carolina State University where she currently serves on the University\'s Board of Trustees. Prior to launching Joon Solutions, Ghazale served as the Chief Operating Officer for Daymaker- a compassion platform that helped 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, end users (donors) and 100 non-profit organizations who distributed gifts via Daymaker to over under-resourced children. Ghazale formerly spent 20 years at Accenture where she was a Partner/Managing Director in the Financial Services practice.

Experience

1. Principal

   Joon Solutions, Llc

   Jan 2021 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

Education

• North Carolina State University

  BS; BA

  1992 — 1996