About this episode
Lindsey Struck — Chief Handcraft Program Officer, Nest Lindsey Struck , Nest’s Chief Handcraft Program Officer , brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit management and organizational capacity building. Her expertise spans nonprofit governance, process improvement, financial accountability, and social impact reporting , all aimed at strengthening the global handcraft sector. Before joining Nest, Lindsey managed corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement initiatives in Russia and served on the leadership team at Charity Navigator , where she advanced evaluation methodologies for financial health and nonprofit effectiveness. She has also consulted with Intentional Futures and GLG Social Impact , supporting NGOs and social impact leaders in developing evaluation frameworks and sustainable growth strategies. Lindsey holds an M.A. in International Development and a B.A. in Communications from Duquesne University , along with certifications in Intercultural Relations and Program Strategy and Evaluation from Duquesne and Stanford University , respectively. Her commitment to global impact extends beyond her professional roles. Lindsey has served on the boards of TIP Global Health and the Mary J. Heerdt Charitable Trust , and remains actively engaged in the NYC Sustained Global Impact Community of Practice and Women Investing for a Sustainable Economy (WISE-NYC) .