Bio

As Founder and Principal of Joon Solutions, Ghazale Johnston assists individuals in discovering meaningful career possibilities. Ghazale specializes in equipping aspiring young professionals, purpose-driven entrepreneurs and motivated women with fundamental strategies, tools and confidence to achieve personal and professional goals. An avid storyteller, Ghazale coaches individuals on how to use their story to navigate transitions and create new professional pathways. She is a Certified Strengths Coach after becoming StandOut Debrief certified by The Marcus Buckingham Company, an ADP company.

Ghazale is regularly involved in programs that address the emotional and educational needs of children impacted by trauma and poverty, which includes serving as a Heart Math tutor and being on the Advisory Board for Novant Hemby Children’s Hospital. Her focus on education extends to her leadership roles at North Carolina State University. Ghazale currently serves on the University’s Board of Trustees and was formerly the Chair of the NC State University Foundation.  

Prior to launching Joon Solutions, Ghazale served as the Chief Operating Officer for Daymaker- a compassion platform that helps companies engage their employees through intentional acts of giving and service. During her five year tenure, Ghazale led the growth of the platform as it engaged 50+ corporate clients, 25,000 end users (donors) and 100 non-profit organizations who distributed gifts via Daymaker to over 30,000 under-resourced children.

Ghazale formerly spent 20 years at Accenture where she was a Partner/Managing Director in the Financial Services practice.