Three women, three countries, one small town in Italy. The personal earns the systemic. Salt metaphor lives here — not on the homepage.
Our story
Skills disappear at borders.
Bureaucracy erases experience.
Language gates opportunity.
Specific, structural, unsparing.
Former refugee, chef. The human anchor of the mission.
Meet Quyen Ha
Community & Partnerships Director
Quyen is a chef, advocate, and entrepreneur whose journey has been shaped by her experiences as a former refugee.
Her career has focused on communications for global food and drink brands and later on culinary arts, training in patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu, London, and applying her skills to sustainability and community development.
Quyen is committed to using food as a connector and a pathway to opportunity. At Good Salt, she leads community engagement and partnerships, connecting women to support networks and pathways to economic independence.
Meet Lauren Giebelhausen
Brand & Strategy Director
Lauren is a strategist, storyteller, and entrepreneur passionate about building purpose-driven businesses that put people at the center.
Her career has focused on communications, culture, change, and leadership consulting for global organizations. She has lived in Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, and now Italy, while working and traveling across APAC and Europe — building cultural understanding and appreciation that informs her approach to business and leadership.
Lauren is driven by a commitment to amplifying female entrepreneurs, advancing social equity, and normalizing mental health and well-being. At Good Salt, she leads strategy and vision, shaping the brand and creating opportunities for women to rise.
Meet Helen Thompson
Program & Operations Director
Helen is an educator and community development specialist dedicated to advancing women’s rights and equality.
Her career has focused on designing and delivering community impact programs in the UK and Italy, supporting families facing homelessness, people affected by welfare reforms, and migrant and refugee women building sustainable employment.
Helen is passionate about using education and mentorship to build connections and resilience. At Good Salt, she leads program design and mentorship, ensuring women have the confidence, skills, and support to build better lives for themselves and their communities.
Our Values
Agency. Culture. Courage. Joy. — one declarative line each. Threaded through the page, not listed in a grid.
Meet our Advisors
Alison
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Habab
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