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An accomplished leader with 25+ yrs of experience I excel in enhancing operational efficiencies, scaling growth, fundraising, & leading sustainability initiatives. A turnaround specialist, I have led growth, forged multi-stakeholder partnerships & advanced organizational culture & capability for global organizations. I have a proven track record in driving social impact across nonprofit sectors. |
 Contact seema srivastava
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Professional Experience: |
I am the CEO of Up with People, leading global youth development and community empowerment. In 2 years in this role, I have revived the organization with a new vision, grown a small team of 4 to global staff of 30+ and 100 volunteers; Successfully launched 3 innovative programs in USA, LATAM and India, forged over 50 global partnerships, dramatically boosted our digital presence almost 400%, impacting over 55,000 young people worldwide.
In my 25 year career in the nonprofit sector, I have held key leadership roles at UNDP, Aspen Institute, World Bank, PATH, the Desai Foundation, and the Global Education & Leadership Foundation, driving impact across gender equity, climate, health access, education, and governance. My work has spanned multiple continents and diverse cultures.
I am considered a turnaround specialist and a leading voice in the sector for advancing diversity equity and inclusion and for building sustainable practices, sound operations and funding for organizations.
I am now seeking a leadership role to drive sustainability and grantmaking for social impact by foundations, nonprofits or consulting firms.
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Education: |
BA Economics from St.Stephens College Delhi and MA Economics from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University with Major in Development Economics and Public Policy
Qualified
•Whole Brain Practitioner (NBI), Neethling Creativity Foundation, Johannesburg, S. Africa.
•Trainer, Women Waging for Peace, Institute for Inclusive Security, Washington DC
•Good Work, The Good Project & Project Zero, Harvard University & tGELF.
•Improving Communication Skills, Wharton Online, University of Pennsylvania.
•Trainer Development Program-Govt of India.
•Domestic Violence Counselor, Saheli & REACH, and SAHELI, Boston
•Diversity and Inclusion in Workplace, ESSEC, USA
Assessments and Evaluation, Columbia University
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
I serve as
Advisory Board Member, World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence 2023 onwards
Consulting Advisor, APNA GHAR, Chicago, Illinois 2021- Present
Advisory Board Member, Yakjah Reconciliation and Peace Development Network 2012-Present
Principal Advisor, Government Projects, C&K Management Ltd. 2020-2023
Mentor, Winds for Change, Katalyst, India 2014- Present
Leadership Coach - GAP Program, Head Held High Foundation 2019-Present
Member, Winter Youth Olympics Committee, Gangwan, Korea
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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