Shelly London

Shelly London is a nationally recognized former senior corporate marketing and communications executive who transitioned into roles such as educator, president of a large private foundation, creator of high-impact nonprofit initiatives, social entrepreneur, pro bono nonprofit advisor, and Harvard fellow. With experience in successful product launches, turnarounds, startups, M&A processes, culture change, and crisis management, Shelly has a diverse skill set. As the founding president of a foundation with over $500 million in assets, Shelly spearheaded the development of a strategic plan, assembled a remarkable team, and led the implementation of impactful initiatives. One of Shelly's notable projects is Understood.org, a pioneering digital resource supporting parents of children with learning and attention issues, reaching approximately 2.5 million individuals monthly. Shelly also played a key role in creating Quandary, an award-winning game promoting ethical thinking in middle school students. This initiative, recognized as Game of the Year at the Games for Change Festival, has been played over 1.6 million times and proven effective through independent research. Additionally, Shelly co-founded The Family Dinner Project, aimed at helping families benefit from shared meals. In partnership with Making Caring Common, Shelly contributed to nurturing empathy and concern for others in children. Shelly's involvement extends to serving on the boards of American Ballet Theatre and The Bridges Institute, both organizations with significant social impact. Shelly's contributions have been acknowledged with accolades such as the 2019 Senator Robert Dole Humanitarian Award for dedication to serving individuals with disabilities.