Stephen Ibaraki, Season 07, Male, English, Business Leader, Social Sector, NGO, USA

Simon Pereira Shorey, Founder of the International Foundation for the Displaced

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28
Jun

Simon Pereira Shorey, Founder of the International Foundation for the Displaced

  • Diverse background: British-Irish-Brazilian heritage
  • Education at the University of Reading

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Overview

In this episode of TBCY, Stephen engages Simon Pereira Shorey in a deep and wide-ranging conversation about resilience, humanitarian action, and the evolving landscape of support for displaced people worldwide. Simon shares his personal journey, the defining inflection points that shaped his mission, and the vision behind the International Foundation for the Displaced.

00:00- Who is Simon Pereira Shorey?

  • Diverse background: British-Irish-Brazilian heritage
  • Education at the University of Reading
  • Work in family businesses and leading consulting firms  (Duchy of Cornwall Estate, BP, British Gas)
  • Experience with major institutions and as a community leader

02:34-What Life Experiences Shaped His Mission?

  • Early hardships at a British boarding school: understanding isolation, resilience, and brutality
  • Profound impact of living in Manhattan during 9/11 and its lasting impact
  • Insights into disaster response and empathy for the underserved

08:36-How Did His Family Influence His Path?

  • Raised in a loving but disciplined environment
  • Inherited an entrepreneurial spirit from his father, who founded a security company and structured upbringing from his mother’s military background
  • Connection to nature and small village upbringing

12:07-Why Pursue a Degree in Management?

  • Interest in maintaining balance between arts and sciences
  • Influence from his father’s entrepreneurial drive
  • A desire to stay grounded and practical, structuring and growing impactful projects

14:11-What Did Simon Learn from His Consulting Career?

  • Flexibility through unique and challenging projects
  • Learning how to apply academic tools in real-world scenarios (e.g., valuing mooring rights for nuclear submarines)
  • Gaining skills in adaptability and real-world problem-solving

18:32-What Inspired Involvement in Genomics and Heritage Projects?

  • Vision of reconnecting African Americans to their ancestral roots through genomics
  • Collaboration with leading academics, geneticists (e.g., Henry Louis Gates), and community leaders
  • The journey from idea to impactful application—enabling heritage discovery for millions

22:52-How Did Simon’s Disaster Response Experience Evolve?

  • Founding Resilience JC, an organization focused on disaster resilience and preparedness
  • Serving in Rapid Response Teams for major hazmat incidents both in the US and UK
  • Project management for high-profile productions (Apple TV’s Masters of the Air) focusing on safety and rapid response
  • Involvement in community disaster outreach: post-Sandy, street shootings, youth support

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  • Simon Pereira Shorey is a humanitarian leader dedicated to improving the lives of displaced people and vulnerable communities worldwide.
  • He is the driving force behind the International Foundation for the Displaced, focused on supporting refugees and displaced populations through sustainable initiatives.
  • Simon’s work emphasizes resilience, compassion, and long-term solutions that empower individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and opportunity.
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