Simon Jankelson

Simon Jankelson is a social entrepreneur, musician, and place-based practitioner dedicated to the power of music and community to drive social and environmental regeneration. He is the founder of The Human Sound Project, a global participatory songwriting initiative that has worked with communities and organisations across six continents—using music to build capacity, foster identity, and strengthen connection and belonging.

Now living, breathing, and singing in Mullumbimby, Simon is a Projects and Partnerships Lead at Seed Northern Rivers, a long-standing backbone organisation supporting over 35 local environmental organisations and initiatives. There, he is helping grow an ecosystem of regenerative leaders and initiatives working toward a thriving, resilient future for the Northern Rivers. His work is grounded in place-based development, collective impact, and regenerative practice.

Simon has performed at TEDx, VIVID Sydney, and Channel 10, and was named one of Asia-Pacific Design Lab's 40 Under 40 emerging design leaders. His current work sits at the intersection of community, creativity, and systems change—using both song and strategy to help leaders co-create the futures they are called to serve—rooted in purpose, place, and potential.