Corinna Zuckerman
Consulting and Facilitation
Services
Move your organization forward with tailored training, consulting and facilitation.
Strategy Consulting
I guide teams in developing clear, shared strategic direction from bold visions to concrete impact goals and sustainable fundraising pathways. Through participatory workshops, we align purpose, sharpen focus and make strategy actionable across the organization.
Organizational Development
I help organizations create clarity in roles, decision-making and collaboration. Together, we develop structures, strengthen team culture and optimize key processes, so your organization can work with more focus, alignment and ease.
Facilitation, Leadership Training and Coaching
I create the conditions for teams to build trust, foster psychological safety and navigate conflict. Through coaching and training, we unlock individual and collective potential, strengthening leadership, collaboration and the foundation for lasting impact.
About me
I started my journey as a social entrepreneur in primary school, rallying classmates to raise money for UNICEF with street music, shoe-shining, and bake sales. What moved me then still moves me now: a desire to reduce suffering and increase possibilities for future generations and all life on this planet.
Nearly 30 years later, that motivation remains strong. What’s grown is my toolbox. Over the past decade, I’ve held strategic and executive roles in non-profit organizations across New York and Basel, building inclusive, impactful initiatives. Through this work, I’ve developed a practical, human-centered framework to support teams in thriving - rooted in resource orientation, co-regulation and psychological safety.
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My mission is to help organizations clarify their impact strategy and collaborate more effectively. I bring 10+ years of leadership experience, a rich set of facilitation and collaboration methodologies, and a deep sensitivity to the complexities of interpersonal dynamics and global challenges. My approach integrates mind, heart and body—and is grounded in ongoing training in coaching, leadership, trauma and conflict transformation, as well as my long-term Vipassana meditation practice.
Testimonials
Here’s what people have said about working with me in previous roles:
Sabin Müller, Cooperative Developer (Basel)
"Corinna combines sharp analytical thinking and structured problem-solving with genuine empathy and social sensitivity. This rare blend of skills has a remarkable way of energizing and elevating (group) processes."
Emily Smith, Education and Cultural Sector (Berlin)
"Corinna has an incredible ability to read the room and navigate diverse expectations with calm composure. Her facilitation fosters a collaborative, generative dynamic that leads to real results."
Emma Yorra, Cooperative Founder (New York)
"I worked closely with Corinna for developing immigrant worker cooperatives for three years and can say without a doubt she is a singularly talented, creative and compassionate person. Her large skill set includes multi-lingual work, strategic planning, visioning, rapid prototyping, and facilitation."​​
Sonja Schrago, Project Manager (Basel)
"Corinna led our team with a wisdom, empathy, clarity, and intelligence that allowed us to grow and learn every day. Her ability to swiftly illuminate matters from all necessary perspectives and get straight to the point is truly brilliant. To me, it reflects the intellectual strength of a true leader. I’m grateful to have experienced that."
Gabi Herzog, Fundraising Expert (Basel)
"Corinna is exceptionally talented and capable, delivering outstanding results in every area she touches. Her ability to master complex challenges in no time, combined with her creative thinking, visionary ideas, and the courage to implement them, truly sets her apart."
Credentials and Media
Degrees & Credentials​
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MSc Economics, London School of Economics
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BA International Relations, University of Geneva - Graduated top of class, with a specialization in Economics and International Law
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Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, International Youth Initiative Program (YIP), Sweden - One-year immersive program focused on leadership, facilitation, and social innovation
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Mercator Fellowship for International Affairs (2013 - 2014) - Selected as one of 24 fellows for a prestigious international program on global leadership in NGOs and international organizations.
Media & Podcasts​
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bz Basel article: 24-jährige Baslerin darf als eine von vier Schweizern an renommiertes Institut, 2012 - Featured as one of four Swiss participants selected for the Mercator Fellowship
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SRF 10vor10: Die Idee - Basler Migrantinnen gründen eigene Firma, 2023 - National Swiss TV feature about the migrant-led cleaning cooperative initiative
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Auch bei New Work wird geweint, 2024 - Podcast on New Work and Cooperatives
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Enspiral Podcast of the Month, 2025 - Migrant-Led Worker-Owned Coops and New Work