Leading & Growing Networks: Manages a network of 33 Certified Training Partners across six continents, supporting market growth in innovation management training and consultancy. Manages a global network of 18,000 innovators, providing access to thought leadership, networking, and capability-building tools. Managed a Think Tank every week for 5 years to promote knowledge-sharing in innovation deriving into a 150-speaker bureau.

Leading mergers & partnerships: Led the merger with IAOIP, adding 5,000 members, an International Journal on Innovation & Science, a Career Site, and a community management platform to GIMI.

Designing new programs: Co-designed and launched the Global Innovation Awards, GIMI Impact, Innovation Coach, Innovation Catalyst, and multiple innovation assessment tools.

Growing Revenues: Has created new revenue streams, including a membership model, and optimized operational systems for partner and has trippled revenues in every position she has held.

Consulting on Innovation Management: Consulted major organizations, including OCP Group (fertilizers, Africa), Petronas (oil & gas, Malaysia), Renault India, Ayala Group (Southeast Asia), Klabin (Brazil), Sunlife Canada, Royal Caribbean Group (US) to create pipeline of innovation projects, innovation strategies, build innovation frameworks, build innovation capabilities etc. 

Government & public sector Engagement: Led the Service Innovation Tool for the Government of Qatar, helping audit and improve service delivery. Consulted Sebrae Brasil on a $2M leadership program for 2,000 business leaders.

Corporate innovation training: Trained Airbus teams on applying innovation frameworks for aviation, helped Royal Caribbean tackle the cruise of the future, and mentored Boston-based minority-owned SMEs in revenue growth strategies.

Social impact & entrepreneurship: Initiated the first live crowdfunding event in the Western Balkans, created Dua Partners Invest, a matchmaking platform for investors, startups, and consultants, and led capability-building programs for 200+ NGOs and 150+ social enterprises and startups, planted first seeds of social entrepreneurship research in Western Balkan and conducted reports for European Commission.

Academic & mentorship contributions: Taught 1,000+ students in strategic management, mentored 200+ professionals globally, and mentored start-ups, social enterprises and other women/young people in their career growth

Led grant schemes: Managed grant programs for social enterprises, startups, philanthropy, and youth empowerment. Mentored and trained organizations on funding diversification. Oversaw subgranting for green startups and authored European-level reports on social enterprises, crowdfunding, and fundraising. 

Created a support group for women in Innovation: Established a space for women to showcase achievements, share opportunities, support each other, and collaborate to drive meaningful impact in innovation.