Haley Neary

Haley is a Program Manager with Thunderbird Global Impact, where she supports the strategic implementation of global social impact initiatives in partnership with corporate and community stakeholders. She is part of a team of program managers overseeing DreamBuilder, Thunderbird’s flagship entrepreneurship initiative funded by Freeport-McMoRan, which provides free entrepreneurship education focused on women worldwide.  In her role, Haley leads cross-regional program implementation, global stakeholder engagement, and strategic reporting to ensure alignment between enterprise social impact goals and community outcomes. Her work spans international localization efforts, digital innovation, and AI-enabled learner engagement tools designed to expand access and strengthen participation across diverse learning communities. She also supports Project DreamCatcher, serving Native American women entrepreneurs across the United States, contributing to cross-functional coordination, executive communications, and impact storytelling that informs funding and long-term strategy.  Before joining Thunderbird in a full-time capacity, Haley earned her Master of Arts in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, where she was selected as a recipient of the Barton Kyle Yount (BKY) Award for outstanding leadership and service and was recognized for her contributions to women’s leadership and social impact initiatives on campus. Her broader career spans international development, education, and USAID-funded programming across Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia, with a focus on gender equity, community-centered program design, and cross-cultural collaboration. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Spanish Studies and Photography from the University of Washington and is fluent in Spanish. Haley remains committed to advancing inclusive entrepreneurship and sustainable development globally.