Toby Usnik[2] (born December 11, 1962) is an American communications and social impact professional.[3] He has held leadership roles in organizations such as the U.K. government, Christie’s,[4] The New York Times, Razorfish, and American Express.[5]

Toby Usnik
Usnik in 2024
PronunciationTow-bee you-snik
Born (1962-12-11) December 11, 1962 (age 61)
NationalityUnited States
Occupation(s)Communications, Social Impact, Author, Podcast Host[1]
Known forAI for Social Impact
Notable workLGBTQ+ advocacy, animal welfare, corporate social responsibility, social impact
SpouseHarlan Bratcher
WebsiteOfficial Website

Since 2021, Usnik has been the Head of Communications for the British Consulate General New York,[6] World News and Video. He also manages his consultancy, Philanthropic Impact (π), and hosts the podcast "The Caring Economy".[7]

Usnik’s educational background includes a B.A. from Hampden-Sydney College,[8] an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.Phil.[9] from Columbia University.[10] He was a Fulbright Scholar in Belgium and is a graduate of the Coro Leadership New York program.[11]

He has been involved with the Empire State Pride Agenda and the Humane Society of the United States, and has raised over $5 million for nonprofits as a charity auctioneer.[12] Usnik resides in Manhattan and the Hudson Valley.

References

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  1. "American Express Credit Cards, Rewards & Banking". www.americanexpress.com.
  2. Usnik, Toby (24 August 2018). "The Caring Economy: How to Win with Corporate Social Responsibility". Amazon Kindle.
  3. "Philanthropy Impact". www.philanthropy-impact.org.
  4. "Christie's Auction House Official Website".
  5. "British Consulate General New York - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk.
  6. "The Humane Society of the United States| End suffering for all animals". www.humanesociety.org. 20 May 2024.
  7. "Home". Fulbright.
  8. "Hampden-Sydney College homepage". www.hsc.edu.
  9. "Helping Brands Connect With People". Razorfish.
  10. "Columbia University Official Website".
  11. "European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESPA) Official Website". Archived from the original on 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  12. "Home". NYFA.