Yael Nevo

Yael Nevo

Gender Rise
Westminster, United Kingdom
EnglishHebrew
Can Travel ✓
WellbeingDevelopmentSpeaker

About Yael

Professional:
Yael is an award-winning DEI and Sustainability strategist, consultant, and trainer with over 20 years of experience advancing gender equity, social impact, and inclusive transformation across sectors and geographies. She holds dual Master’s degrees in Culture and Gender Studies from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a certification in Sustainable Leadership from Imperial College London, bringing a distinctive systems-thinking lens to organisational change.

She is a Listed External Expert for the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) in Gender Mainstreaming, contributing specialist expertise to EU-level gender equality and institutional reform initiatives.

Yael is the Founding Director of Gender Rise consultancy, partnering with mission-driven organisations to embed sustainable equity through data-driven strategies, inclusive policy design, and transformational learning. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with industry leaders including Virgin, LSE, The Guardian, UNDP, GIZ, and ASEAN, and has been featured in BBC World News, Business Impact, and DiversityQ.

Personal:
Yael holds three nationalities and has lived and worked in the Middle East, the UK, and the US, shaping her cosmopolitical worldview and culturally fluent approach to leadership and systems change.

Expertise
Focus
WellbeingDevelopment
Sessions
Interactive
Facilitation
Yes - Interactive
Speaking
Available
Background
Corporate Experience
Significant
Past Clients
Virgin, The Guardian, UNDP, ASEAN, GIZ, Andevinta, LSE, John Lewis, Sainsbury's Bank, Premier League, B&Q, British Airways, CoOp, GKN
Certifications & Credentials
I am currently in the process of purchasing business insurance – will provide details at a later date if required

As for qualifications – do you mean academic / professional ones?

I hold three academic degrees:
– Philosophy and Art History – Ben Gurion University
– Critical theory and Analysis – Hebrew University
– Gender & Human Rights – London School of Economics (LSE)

And an Executive Education Certificate:
– Sustainable Leadership – Imperial College London
Availability
Schedule
WeekdaysWeeknightsVariable/Other
Travel
I am open to travel anywhere, pending availability and profitability… Order of priority: ostar destinations: a. Paris b. Brussels c. Amsterdam d. Rotterdam 2. Other European destinations 3. Emirates 4. Asia 5. North America 6. South America At this point, I cannot provide a fixed price for each destination as travel and accommodation prices vary over time. Generally speaking, I will follow HMRC / EU Commission guidelines and will charge costs of: – Return journey train/flight – 3-4 star hotel: x number of days required – Per diem: x number of days required – Incidentals – Travel time: corresponding with the destination’s distance
Other Details
Weekends are also an occasional option providing availability and out of hours additional pay

Yael's Offerings

Workshop

Don’t Fix the Women: Rethinking Leadership Development

With many organisations still struggling to achieve gender equity at leadership levels, this session examines why so many women’s leadership development programmes fall short — and what can…
60 – 90 min10 – 50 ppl
Workshop

IQ + EQ + CQ = A Holistic Leadership Approach

In today’s complex workplace, technical expertise alone is not enough. Truly effective leaders combine IQ (cognitive intelligence), EQ (emotional intelligence), and CQ (cultural intelligence) to inspire, connect, and…
60 – 90 min10 – 25 ppl
Workshop

The Gender-Sustainability Equation: Building Future-Ready Workplaces

In a world facing climate urgency, shifting workplace expectations, and persistent gender gaps, leaders can no longer treat sustainability and equity as separate issues. This workshop explores how…
60 – 90 min10 – 50 ppl
Workshop

Gender Inclusive Communication

Language shapes culture — and the way we communicate can either reinforce barriers or open doors to equity and inclusion. This interactive workshop helps participants recognise the subtle…
60 – 90 min10 – 50 ppl

Good to Know

Client Requirements
Projector/screen, multiport adapter & HDMI cable, wifi, whiteboard & markers, pens & paper, ask participants to bring their mobile phones
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