Work Experience

From classrooms to global boardrooms, Noah’s journey has been defined by purpose, precision, and people-first leadership.

The Courtney Jordan Foundation — London, UK & Global
2016–Present

Appointed during a strategic restructuring to lead the Foundation’s next chapter of impact and innovation.
Oversees international operations, program development, and strategic partnerships.
Led a full organisational transformation, resulting in a 40% increase in funding and program expansion across three continents.
Developed “Radical Roots,” a flagship youth accelerator blending ancestral knowledge with social enterprise training.
Built a culture of human-centred design, spiritual integrity, and radical accountability.

The Wellington School of Learning — London, UK
2013–2016

Directed the academic, cultural, and pastoral life of the Middle School division.
Introduced trauma-informed teaching models and a pioneering student mentorship initiative.
Acted as a bridge between educational innovation and institutional leadership.
Supported teacher training and inclusion programmes with measurable impact on student wellbeing.
Served as a key voice in strategic planning, laying the groundwork for his transition to The Courtney Jordan Foundation.

The Emerge Collective — Stockholm, Sweden / Tirana, Albania
2010–2013

Designed and led youth development initiatives in post-conflict regions of the Balkans.
Managed EU-funded projects focused on reconciliation, digital storytelling, and leadership through the arts.
Facilitated partnerships across public, private, and grassroots sectors.
Delivered regional policy recommendations adopted by local ministries of education.

People’s Praxis — Geneva, Switzerland
2007–2010

Spearheaded strategic collaborations with UN bodies and international NGOs.
Launched multilingual youth storytelling initiatives on climate justice and civic resilience.
Coordinated cross-border campaigns amplifying marginalised voices in policymaking spaces.
Advised internal strategy for donor engagement and impact communications.

Ubuntu Rising — Johannesburg, South Africa
2005–2007

Facilitated interfaith youth leadership workshops and community dialogues.
Developed a leadership curriculum grounded in the philosophy of Ubuntu.
Co-authored the “Legacy Toolkit,” now in use across 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Project Evolve — Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka
2002–2005

Taught in under-resourced rural schools and led peer mentorship programmes.
Trained local educators in trauma-informed, culturally responsive pedagogy.
Spent extended time in Buddhist and Hindu spiritual communities, integrating mindfulness into education.

Noah Burch