Sheena Katz: Equalizing Access to Opportunity at World Pulse
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Show Notes:
Dr. Nancy and Sheena Katz, strategic partnerships leader for World Pulse, discuss the importance of the global social impact network, which brings women and allies together to share grassroots stories, access resources, collaborate, and ultimately create real-world impact.
Katz describes the origin of the organization as providing a safe place where women could share their experiences and be heard. She stresses that the real impact happens after their stories are shared because stories create connections, and those connections lead to shared resources and opportunities, which result in collective action.
More than 90,000 women now lead change through World Pulse on issues ranging from gender-based violence and education to economic opportunity. Katz notes that the relationships need to be reciprocal. It’s not only about the expertise a new member brings to the network, but also what they can learn from grassroots members.
Katz says that she pivoted from her corporate path to one of purpose when she joined World Pulse. In her research, she saw stories from women in Libya, where she grew up, experiencing the same lack of access she had as a girl. Her progress as an immigrant in LA, a college student, and rising corporate professional required a different kind of access at each step. World Pulse provides that access to women isolated by circumstance and culture.
The World Pulse podcast, From Her to All of Us, which Katz hosts, shares stories from women and allies from perspectives that deserve greater visibility. She provided examples like that of a woman from Madagascar who started an education series in her backyard, and another about a woman from Intel. All stories focus on their lives, leadership, and the importance of creating opportunities for others as we rise.
For more stories, information about joining World Pulse, or access to resources, Katz invites everyone to go to the World Pulse website or LinkedIn page. And mark your calendars for the World Pulse virtual town hall on November 3, 2026. Register here and join women from around the world for a powerful gathering of connection, courage, and collective action.
About:
Sheena Katz is part of the World Pulse network. In her role focusing on global partnerships, she identifies and engages people, brands, and organizations to join World Pulse and support the community in advancing its goals — whether through connections, resources, expertise, or opportunities — while also learning from the experiences and leadership within the network. She also hosts World Pulse’s podcast, From Her to All of Us, where she speaks with women and allies about leadership, purpose, and the importance of supporting others as we rise.
A brand and impact strategist, Sheena brings nearly two decades of experience across media and partnerships, including a decade at NBCUniversal. Today, she works at the intersection of storytelling, community, and social impact — supporting organizations and leaders strengthen and expand their platforms, forge values-aligned partnerships, and turn powerful ideas into action.
LINKS
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheenakatz/
- World Pulse: https://www.worldpulse.org/
- World Pulse Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4SJy7jMdPRIjHsFNDkfKGk?si=0d684ef0407b4bb0