Raffi DerSimonian

Raffi helps institutions and mission-driven organizations turn strategy into measurable engagement. His approach is rooted in immersive research, close stakeholder dialogue, and the discipline of aligning institutional ambition with the strategy that actually moves people to act. He has led initiatives for dozens of leading colleges, universities, and purpose-driven brands, drawing on prior leadership roles in marketing, communications, and advancement across higher education. A father of two daughters, Tsoline and Esmé, and a recording artist with three original albums, Raffi is obsessed with good food, live music, and all things travel, always finding his way back to the comfort of Maine.