Vaishali Kushan

Senior Fellow , Global Urban Development

Alexandria, United States

Mission-driven global sustainability and stakeholder engagement leader with 15+ years of experience advancing ESG, climate, and social impact initiatives across developing and industrialised countries. Proven success leading multimillion-dollar projects, aligning mission and business objectives, and building cross-sector partnerships that deliver measurable, scalable results.

Contact Vaishali Kushan
Area of Expertise:
  • Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

• Design and oversee data-driven sustainable innovation zone programs and initiatives in Brazil, Poland and US
• Develop strategies and partnerships to advance the urban economic development and advocacy agenda at the global, national, state, and local levels.
• Liaise with member companies and other stakeholder organisations for joint ventures

Education:

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY — M.P.A., Public Policy (International & Urban Development), 2005
University of Washington, Seattle, WA — B.A., International Studies (Political Economy & Business), 2001

Affiliations and Achievements:

International experience with Development Innovation Group, Prefeitura de São Paulo, and UN-Habitat, focusing on urban development, housing policy, and project implementation. Research and publications cover housing finance, circular economy, and green building standards. Certified in Circular Economy, Sustainable Development, and Project Management, with additional training in disaster response and financial analysis. Leadership includes advisory board and governance roles with Zero Waste Cities, Global Urban Development, and Toastmasters International, demonstrating expertise in policy, strategic development, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi

Nationality:

United States

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