Ida Benedetto

Ida Benedetto is an experienced independent strategist and design consultant, serving as the Founder and Director of Uncommon Places Design since 2021, providing expertise in innovation, philanthropy, management consulting, and the arts, with a focus on AI literacy. Currently a faculty member at the School of Visual Arts in the MFA Interaction Design program, Ida teaches Thesis Research and Game Design. As a Design Sprint and Innovation Specialist at MESA, involvement includes advancing innovation methodologies and leading intensive problem-solving sessions. Previous roles include Organizational Change Director at NOBL Collective, where leadership of innovation teams and qualitative research occurred, and Strategy Director of Dialogue Design & Community Engagement at The Rockefeller Foundation, overseeing strategic gatherings for COVID-19 response. Additional experience includes senior strategizing at SYPartners, research at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, co-founding Sextantworks and Antidote Games, and a solid academic background with multiple degrees from reputable institutions.