Meredith Gale

About Meredith Gale

I have a passion for history, design and making meaningful connections. Since childhood I have been inspired to create and connect. After studying psychology and history in university I embarked on an early career in couture fashion and print publications. From their my fond early memories of nonprofit engagement called me to that work full time. For the nearly 20 years I built a track record in the nonprofit world of stabilizing underperforming & failing markets from Palm Beach to New York and Charleston to San Francisco. My strategic planning, sharp analytical and problem solving skills have served me well through this path. My objective is to make the largest sustainable impact possible in the short term in order to continuously build confidence in an organization\'s base of support while growing their impact over time through stewardship planning & relationship building. With over 20 years of experience with national and international brands I am comfortable working with teams of all size and constituents from a wide range of backgrounds. I count my blessings each day to work with outstanding artisans around Charleston and across the globe where my passions for design and collaboration mingle with historic & craft preservation.

Experience

1. Creative Collaborations & Development Director

   Ibu Movement

   Jun 2022 — Present · Charleston, SC, US

   Ibu is a global movement providing the means and the marketplace for women to rise, through the art of their hands, into financial self sufficiency. Our two-fold mission: to expand markets for global women artisans and to build their capacity for success.

Education

• College of Charleston

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology, Criminal Justice & History

  1998 — 2001