Executive Director of our US EnterpriseAlight
Nasra A Ismail - Biography
Nasra Ismail is the U.S Executive Director of Alight and a member of the board for RefugePoint. At Alight, she leads a team to build and expand welcoming communities for newcomers to the United States.
With a career spanning two decades, Nasra’s journey has taken her across the globe, from leading public policy in Washington D.C. to delivering humanitarian aid in East Africa and shaping social justice movement strategy in philanthropy. A first-generation immigrant to the U.S., Nasra champions interconnected communities founded on principles of equity and inclusion, all working towards a shared future. Nasra has held distinguished leadership roles at premier organizations including the U.S Millennium Challenge Corporation, Care US, Oxfam International, Co-Impact, and GivingTuesday. She is also the founder of Generative Connections, a global consulting firm, which promotes collaboration efforts between grassroots communities – with a focus on communities of