Vice President, Impact and InfluenceEMpower - The Emerging Markets Foundation
Nisha is the Vice President of Impact and Influence at EMpower, where she is dedicated to amplifying the voices of girls, financial inclusion, and gender equity. She leads efforts to capture and communicate learnings across 15 countries, influencing broader change in programming and philanthropy. In her role, Nisha fosters collaboration to influence the sector through evidence-building, co-learning, and sharing.
Nisha joined EMpower in 2012, holding various roles during her tenure. Before this, she worked at Deutsche Bank and Barclays. She is a TedX speaker and a proud Board Member of Fos Feminista.
She holds a PhD in Sociology from IIT Delhi, with research focused on non-traditional livelihoods and gender equity. Nisha also holds an MSc in Gender, Development, and Globalization from LSE and a BA (Hons.) in International Politics and Women’s Studies from McGill University. Nisha is a fierce champion for girls and finds joy in engaging with their dreams for the future.