Noémi Giszpenc

Noémi Giszpenc is a dedicated cooperator, with over twenty years of experience in the field of cooperative development and democratic ownership.

Noémi took the helm of another cooperative development organization, the Cooperative Development Institute, in 2009, and led CDI through a period of rapid growth through 2022. Her educational background is in cooperative economic development, with a Master’s from Southern New Hampshire University. She also is a certified level II Collab Facilitator.

​As Executive Director of KDC, Noémi works with the team to deliver high-quality services that further KDC’s vision and mission. She lives in Montclair, NJ and enjoys cooking, leading her kids’ scout group, and spending time with her family.