Nayelli Gonzalez

Nayelli Gonzalez is the Founder & CEO of CreatorsCircle, a resource hub that connects diverse youth with opportunities to create a life of purpose and impact. We believe that the creators of a better tomorrow require a systems-level understanding of the world’s complex social and environmental problems, and insight into innovative solutions that benefit all of humanity. Our online and in-person programs equip high school students with a 360-view of how creating positive change in the world is possible by leading a life and career in service to people and the planet. In previous roles over her 20+ year career, Nayelli has worked on pioneering sustainability and social innovation programs with startups, nonprofits, small businesses and Fortune 100 companies in the education, social impact and sustainable business sectors. A trained journalist with an MBA in sustainable management and MA in education, she also writes about sustainable business and social impact trends for a variety of publications. Nayelli began her career as a high school history teacher and founding faculty of a startup charter school in San Francisco and is a first-generation college graduate. She’s a systems thinker who loves to learn, share knowledge, and help others connect the dots.