Noah is a purposeful leader, creative strategist, and spiritual seeker whose life and work intersect at the heart of service, transformation, and impact. As the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of The Courtney Jordan Foundation, he leads with vision and depth—ensuring that every programme, partnership, and initiative aligns with the foundation’s mission to uplift, empower, and sustain underrepresented communities.
But Noah’s story doesn’t begin in a boardroom—it begins on the road.
In his early twenties, he left the familiarity of London to spend time in Southeast Asia, volunteering in rural schools across Cambodia and Thailand. It was there, sitting cross-legged on woven mats with young students who spoke more with their eyes than words, that Noah first understood the quiet power of presence. “It’s not about saving anyone,” he often recalls, “it’s about seeing them.” That journey marked the start of a lifelong commitment to compassion-led leadership.
Later, during a solo trek through the Andes, he spent a week in silence at a Quechua retreat centre, where he studied indigenous philosophies of balance and reciprocity. These teachings—along with later time spent in Kerala studying yoga and Vedantic texts—would deeply influence his approach to organisational design, grounding even the most strategic decisions in spiritual and ethical frameworks.
Professionally, Noah is known for his ability to fuse heart and hustle. Before joining The Courtney Jordan Foundation, he held leadership roles in several mission-driven ventures, including a social innovation lab and a cross-cultural education initiative. His work spans over a decade of directing programmes that centre community wisdom, data-informed action, and equity at their core.
He has spoken at Shama Talks, global philanthropy summits, and spiritual circles alike—often weaving humour, vulnerability, and hard-earned insight into his reflections on leadership in the age of burnout. Those who work with him describe a rare alchemy: equal parts monk and operator, mentor and mischief-maker.
Noah credits much of his philosophy to a “long apprenticeship with uncertainty”—having navigated personal losses, identity shifts, and moments of profound redirection. “At some point,” he says, “I stopped asking what I wanted to do and started asking who I was here to be.”
Now, whether he’s in a strategy session or a sunrise meditation, Noah brings that same question to the fore—leading not just with intellect, but with intention. He continues to explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern systems, believing that true impact emerges when we operate from both soul and structure.
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