VP, External AffairsGrameen Foundation
I've spent my career with public companies across multiple sectors designing and executing new strategies, programs and partnerships that achieve measurable business and social impact. I recently moved into the non-profit sector and now lead the External Affairs team at Grameen Foundation.
Prior to GF, I led Global Philanthropy at MasterCard building a global program that helped drive MasterCard’s financial inclusion strategy. I was also instrumental in the creation of the MasterCard Foundation in 2006. It was an exceptional experience to help grow and evolve the organization into, what is now,the fourth largest private foundation in the world. My areas of expertise include corporate philanthropy, corporate responsibility, financial inclusion, economic empowerment and disaster relief.
My professional experience also extends to financial planning and analysis, communications and business administration. I have an MBA in Finance from Pace University and a BA in English from Rutgers University.
I recently relocated to Seattle from New York. I am a member of the board of directors of the Snow Leopard Trust and Upaya Social Ventures and a Partner in Social Venture Partners, Seattle.