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Cameron Sinclair
Humanitarian Designer, Social Impact Consultant & Gin Maker
Cameron Sinclair FRSA is a designer, writer, and pioneer in socially responsive architecture.1 Born on November 16, 1973, he has an extensive career focused on humanitarian design and social innovation.12
Sinclair co-founded Architecture for Humanity in 1999, which developed architectural solutions for humanitarian crises and provided pro bono design services to communities in need.1 He served as its CEO until October 2013.12
After leaving Architecture for Humanity, Sinclair worked as:
- Program Director for the Jolie-Pitt Foundation (2013-2015)2
- Humanitarian Response and Social Innovation Lead at Airbnb (2015-2019)2
- Chief Alchemist and Senior Advisor at Armory of Harmony (2019-2023)2
Currently, Sinclair is the founder of the Worldchanging Institute, which focuses on innovative solutions to social and humanitarian crises.12 He is also a strategic advisor for dragon + company, working at the intersection of entertainment and impact.2
Sinclair has received numerous awards for his work, including the TED Prize in 2006 and the National Design Award in 2008.12 He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.1
