Stephanie Dawoud

Head of Communications & Engagement , Impact Investing Institute

Steffi Dawoud is Head of Communications & Engagement at the Impact Investing Institute, where she leads the organisation's external engagement and advocacy strategy in support of its mission to transform capital markets for a sustainable future. Central to her work is driving narrative and policy change — shaping how impact investing is understood, communicated and acted upon by policymakers, investors and the wider public. With over 15 years of experience in journalism and strategic communications across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, she brings a unique perspective on how to communicate complex ideas to diverse global audiences. Steffi holds an MA in Near & Middle Eastern Studies from SOAS, University of London.