Our Team

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Julia L. Carboni, PhD, is the Founder and Principal of Social Wealth Builders LLC, pioneering new ways to build trust, connection, and belonging within organizations and communities. 

A recognized expert in social wealth and collaborative governance, she has spent over two decades in scholarship, leadership, and innovation, holding faculty and leadership roles at top public affairs schools including Syracuse University, Indiana University, and the University of Washington. 

In addition to leading Social Wealth Builders, Julia serves as Director of the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, where she works to foster collaboration across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her work reimagines how relationships drive impact, helping organizations transform engagement, decision-making, and resilience through data-driven insights and strategic action. 

Connect with Julia at julia@socwealthbuilders.com. 

Darren J. Carboni, MBA, is the Founder and Principal of Social Wealth Builders LLC, leading operations, strategy, and program execution to advance the organization’s mission. 

With experience spanning the private, nonprofit, and public sectors, he ensures seamless implementation of initiatives that foster trust, collaboration, and belonging. 

Darren’s expertise in leadership development, strategic planning, and project management drives the company’s efforts to transform relationships into lasting, impactful assets. 

Connect with Darren at darren@socwealthbuilders.com.