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Welcome to
TheSharedWorld (TSW) is a strategic advisory firm focused on building partnerships that connect people, organizations, and opportunities across sectors and borders.
We bring together businesses, governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and communities to create strategic partnerships that turn ideas into action and generate lasting impact.
With expertise in government relations, innovation, community engagement, and storytelling, we help organizations identify the right partners, navigate diverse stakeholders, and build meaningful local and international connections.
Our mission is to empower purpose-driven initiatives with the strategy, partnerships, and support they need to grow and create lasting impact.
Based in Atlanta, GA, USA
What Drives Us
Collaboration
We believe in the power of working together. By fostering collaboration, we amplify the impact of every initiative we support.
Community
Our work is grounded in the belief that strong, engaged communities are the foundation of a better world.
Commitment
We are committed to the long-term success of the initiatives we support, providing every resource and support they need to succeed.
Conscious Impact.
We focus on working with thoughtful and intentional initiatives that lead to sustainable, long-term benefits for communities, ensuring our efforts create lasting positive impact.
Empathy
We understand the challenges our partners face (in great detail!) and approach every interaction with empathy and compassion.
Our Commitment to the Global Goals
Why These Goals Matter
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a powerful framework for addressing humanity’s most urgent challenges, promoting prosperity, equity, and environmental stewardship. When the goals were launched in 2015, the target was full achievement by 2030. Yet today, we’re only 17 percent of the way there.
At THESHAREDWORLD, we are committed to changing that. Our work is deeply aligned with this global vision, with a strong focus on SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
By championing the SDGs in both local and global contexts, we help our clients and partners drive meaningful progress and accelerate impact in our communities and beyond. We also ensure that all of our initiatives and programming are intentionally designed to align with and advance the SDGs.
The United Nations projects that $5 to $7 trillion in investments per year are needed to achieve the SDGs by 2030, yet many organizations still struggle to secure funding for sustainable initiatives (Source: UN).
Vanessa Ibarra
CEO, Founder of TheSharedWorld
Meet Our Founder
Champion of Global Collaboration
For over 15 years, Vanessa Ibarra has passionately dedicated herself to the fields of international affairs, economic development, and community engagement. She has played key roles in building bridges between city governments, cross-sector organizations, and diverse communities. Her leadership helped expand the Atlanta's Mayor's Office of International Affairs and establish the City's first Office of International and Immigrant Affairs.
Throughout her career, Vanessa has collaborated and developed strategic partnerships with organizations such as the United Nations, the State Department, the Carter Center, U.S. edition of Smart City Expo World Congress and Fortune 500 companies. She has welcomed international delegations and worked closely with government agencies, diplomats, business, educational, and community leaders to promote inclusive policies and sustainable growth.
Recognized for her dedication to empowering women and youth, Vanessa has received several prestigious honors, including the French National Order of Merit, Georgia State University's 40 under 40, and "50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia", four times. She is fluent in French, Spanish, and English, and conversational in German. She is part of various boards including the Congress for New Urbanism Atlanta Chapter, BoldImpact, the Georgia Technology Association's Smart Communities & Sustainability Society, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as International Business Chair, the Children Museum's Exhibitor & Programming Board, and MASSIVE.
THESHAREDWORLD was born from Vanessa's yearning to create a better world for humanity but also her son Max, the original inspiration behind the organization.
Let's start a movement.