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Global Director of Events
Ford Foundation
Adrian Ogle is Global Director of Events at the Ford Foundation, where he leads the strategy and execution of the foundation’s global convenings and oversees the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, an internationally recognized hub for dialogue, collaboration and social change.
An event architect known for both precision and imagination, Adrian has produced artistic, cultural, corporate and programmatic convenings worldwide. His work centers on designing intentional spaces and transformative experiences that invite individuals and communities to show up with authenticity, courage and care. His events have been featured in CNN, The New York Times, The Huffington Post and Vogue.
With over 15 years in public service leadership, Adrian’s career sits at the intersection of LGBTQ+ activism, social impact and philanthropy. He serves on the Board of NewFest and is Board Chair Emeritus of COLAGE. Adrian holds degrees from the University of Florida and Hunter College, and an Executive MPA from NYU Wagner, where he also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor.
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The work of events is often high volume, high complexity, and highly visible. Over time, you can keep your team energized by creating moments to pause, reflect, celebrate, and re‑align with your organization’s north star. Whether you're designing your first retreat or refreshing an existing one, explore tips, tools, activities, and examples to shape a one-to-two day or week‑long retreat that helps colleagues reconnect with the work, with each other and with where you're heading.
Learning outcomes:
Define the importance and value of creating strategic stepbacks or retreats for your team
Gain practical tools and guidance to design a retreat, including sample activities and exercises to consider
Integrate strategic pauses into your workflow to create stronger alignment