Simon Cohen

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Founding Member, GREEN::HOUSE Collective

Simon Cohen is a peace activist, international keynote speaker, and strategic advisor dedicated to advancing compassion, hope, and heart-centered leadership in a divided world. As Chief of Compassion at the Muhammad Ali Center and Lead of the Muhammad Ali Index, he helps turn Muhammad Ali’s legacy into practical frameworks for strengthening human connection, social cohesion, and collective action. Simon founded the social change agency Global Tolerance at age 24, growing it into a globally recognized platform representing voices including HH the Dalai Lama and supporting international peace and compassion initiatives. A former contributor to Harvard Business Review and Entrepreneur, Simon has spoken at the UN, UNESCO, the World Economic Forum, and leading institutions worldwide.