Samar Arny
CEO at Growingly | Harvard Graduate | Former U.S. Diplomat | Champion of Strategy Development, Revenue Diversification & Community Engagement
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer Founder at Growingly
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Samar Arny
I bring 20+ years of international leadership experience across nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. My career journey is distinguished with a pattern of leading high-impact programs, events, and initiatives from launch to execution within the USA, Sweden, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Lebanon. Throughout this journey, I gained extensive experience in fostering collaborative partnerships, building stronger communities, diversifying revenue streams, optimizing operational excellence, and developing strategic plans for optimal growth and impact. These experiences ranged in complexity, scope, and scale. For example, from developing underserved tribal regions at the borders of Saudi Arabia and Oman, to serving as a US diplomat to Sweden coordinating programs with international diplomats from all over the world, all the way to the White House and the Pentagon coordinating policy change initiatives and programs to empower military families and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our military. I have earned a reputation as an inspiring and empowering leader with a unique ability to actively engage communities, develop strategies that resonate with them, and inspire them to act. I excel at building bridges of strong and deep connections and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders across six generations and from all walks of life. I was recognized by senior officials for my distinguished leadership and for serving as the voice and face of U.S. Military community and in advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within our military.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer Founder
Aug 2024 — Present
Founded Growingly, a boutique management consulting firm, with the mission to amplify impact, drive sustainable growth, and empower economic development for small businesses and nonprofits. Growingly provides tailored consulting solutions that equip organizations to overcome challenges, maximize opportunities, and create lasting community impact. Key areas of specialization include: Diversifying Revenue Streams Securing Grants & Funding Opportunities Amplifying Digital Impact Marketing Solutions & Content Creation Developing Strategic Planning Crafting High-Impact Reports & Insights
Education
Harvard University
Strategic Management | Professional Graduate Certificate
2020
Harvard University
Business Communications | Professional Graduate Certificate
2019 — 2020
Cornell University
Business Analytics, Business
Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU)
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Marketing & Advertising
Harvard University
Master's degree, Management | Business
2020 — 2022
Harvard Business School
Credential of Readiness, Business
2019 — 2019
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