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Steve Schmida
Chief Innovation Officer at Resonance, Author of Partner with Purpose (Rivertowns Books, 2020)
Steve Schmida is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Resonance, a corporate sustainability and global development consultancy with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to international donor agencies and leading non-profits and foundations. With a strong focus on driving meaningful impact in frontier markets, Steve collaborates with Resonance staff, clients, and partners to develop innovative products and services. He is the author of 'Partner with Purpose: Solving 21st century business problems through cross-sector collaboration' (Rivertowns Books, 2020) and has contributed to publications like the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Medium.com, the Huffington Post, and the Moscow Times. Steve's professional experience spans over 40 countries across Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Before establishing Resonance, he spent 8 years in Russia and Central Asia, leading initiatives for the Eurasia Foundation and the National Democratic Institute. Fluent in Russian, Steve holds a Master's degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
