Experience

The Simple Good

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Executive Director

  • Mar 2011 - Present

  The Simple Good is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the meaning of good from around the world to empower youth to become positive activists through art and discussion. Through Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness based youth art residency programs and public art projects, we transcend the message that no matter where you go in the world, good means the same to all of us, and that is what connects us as human beings. What is the simple good? That's up to you - and that's the beauty of it. www.thesimplegood.org Show less



10 MGMT

• Chicago, IL

• Model

  • Aug 2019 - Present



South Asian Solidarity Movement

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  A movement that aims to create a community of social justice oriented South Asians in Chicago engaged in social impact that will promote cross racial solidarity and collaboration with Black, Latinx, Asian & Indigenous communities. A movement that aims to create a community of social justice oriented South Asians in Chicago engaged in social impact that will promote cross racial solidarity and collaboration with Black, Latinx, Asian & Indigenous communities.



Edmond de Rothschild Foundations

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legacy Fellow at Ariane de Rothschild Foundation

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Selected as one of twenty-two fellows from around the world to become a AdRF Legacy Fellow on October 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal. The AdRF Jubilee is not only a celebration but also a moment of reflection and sharing on the values of humanism and inclusion we all stand for and our recommitment to amplifying our individual and collective voices in the public space. Fellows have demonstrated the tenacity, leadership, and optimism necessary to be champions of change in and around your communities and beyond. AdR Legacy Fellows believe in harnessing social good, living with courage, celebrating differences and subverting polarization. As a community, we commit to building an inclusive society where diversity is empowered and individual values are honored. Under the central theme of Strategic Leadership: Communicating Voices, Disrupting Division and the Virtue of Cohesive Collaboration, Legacy Fellows will help steer and shape the future voice of the AdR Fellowship. Show less



Camovement

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer for 'Building Hope' Documentary

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2023

  The compelling journey of Priya and Nina, two women with strikingly different and traumatic backgrounds, who come together to initiate hope & possibility halfway around the world. Following the two from Chicago to Rwesero, Rwanda, 'Building Hope' explores the trauma of violence in both cities revealing how art and education play a critical role in the healing process. https://www.buildinghopefilm.com Currently in post-production and fundraising stage. The compelling journey of Priya and Nina, two women with strikingly different and traumatic backgrounds, who come together to initiate hope & possibility halfway around the world. Following the two from Chicago to Rwesero, Rwanda, 'Building Hope' explores the trauma of violence in both cities revealing how art and education play a critical role in the healing process. https://www.buildinghopefilm.com Currently in post-production and fundraising stage.



Obama Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Strategist

  • Dec 2019 - Apr 2022



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professional Fellow

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2019



Groupon

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

• Program Manager, Inventory Controls for Groupon Goods

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Develop and advanced inventory processes related to Owned Inventory, B2B2C Initiatives and Goods Merchandising initiatives • Developed and managed Operational productivity and efficiency metrics for Groupon Goods• Provide weekly data analysis and action items on pipeline operations • Improve Buyer Operations via internal communications, build out of Salesforce platforms, sales reports and bi-weekly meetings with Category Leads• Collaborated weekly with Affiliates teams to push Goods Inventory on external partner platforms• Run Daily and Weekly Sales reporting to Buying org and management Show less

• City Planning Analyst III

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  ● Responsible for optimizing revenue and profit daily for Top 10 Markets including Toronto and Eastern Canada through optimized deal structure, merchandising, ROI and deal relevance ● Managed pipeline inventory by communicating market needs providing deal structure & merchant quality guidance to a sales team of 25+● Provided analysis and strategies to ensure $4 million monthly performance in market● Executed market strategy based on deal quality, pricing, relevance and market specific analysis impacting revenue● Effectively communicated and worked with with Account Managers, Editorial team and upper management in effort to shorten the deal cycle and ensure efficient operations on a day to day.● Trained International City Planning Managers on Pipeline Management, algorithm based marketing and planning strategy used in the State to apply abroad. Show less



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assurance Senior

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2011

  - Utilized substantive and analytical testing procedures to determine if clients accurately present balance sheet line items - Discussed noted issues from testing with management, including the client’s Controller and CAO/CFO - Conduct fraud inquiries with management to determine high-risk fraud areas and internal controls that exist to mitigate fraud - Research ASC pronouncements to ensure clients properly apply accounting rules - Provide coaching of accounting concepts to teammates at all levels - Delegated and oversaw new hires and interns on various audit engagements - Heavily involved with firm-wide diversity & inclusiveness initiatives throughout the Midwest - Interviewed and recruited potential candidates through firm recruiting efforts both on campus and in-office Show less



University of Illinois Business Diversity Conference

• Founder and Coordinator

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2009

  - Initiated first Business Diversity Conference to raise awareness of diversity issues in the workplace - first event of its kind at the U of I - Created the goals, format, and logistics of the conference which was open to all of the student body - Networked and communicated with various companies to participate in the event - Administered event marketing and publications on campus which led to 100+ participants in its first year - Coordinated 2nd Annual BDC hosting 300+ participants - Initiated first Business Diversity Conference to raise awareness of diversity issues in the workplace - first event of its kind at the U of I - Created the goals, format, and logistics of the conference which was open to all of the student body - Networked and communicated with various companies to participate in the event - Administered event marketing and publications on campus which led to 100+ participants in its first year - Coordinated 2nd Annual BDC hosting 300+ participants



C40 World Summit on Climate Change in Seoul, South Korea

• Team leader

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

  - Traveled to Seoul, South Korea to attend world summit and engage with world diplomats in regards to key green initiatives taking place globally. - Led an international team of students from various universities to create a business model to fight climate change utilizing bio-diesel fuel in the city of Seoul. - Organized, planned and presented a case for green initiatives for the city of Seoul using resources and interviews gain through the summit to an international panel of distinguished scholars, entrepreneurs and a noble peace prize winner. - Won 2nd place in the C40 international case competition Show less



"I's of India" Art Gallery Showcase

• Founder and Coordinator

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2009

  - Promoted cultural unity by initiating first art showcase of its kind at the Illini Union - Publicized and communicated event across a campus of 35,000 students to reach a wide array of students and student organizations - Organized artists to unite to promote cultural awareness on the U of I Campus - Created pieces of art to communicate an understanding of Indian culture and its diversity and pluralism - Promoted cultural unity by initiating first art showcase of its kind at the Illini Union - Publicized and communicated event across a campus of 35,000 students to reach a wide array of students and student organizations - Organized artists to unite to promote cultural awareness on the U of I Campus - Created pieces of art to communicate an understanding of Indian culture and its diversity and pluralism



University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student

  • 2005 - 2009



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assurance Intern

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2008