Asha Aravindakshan

Asha Aravindakshan (@dcasha) serves as the COO for GlobalGiving. Previously, she streamlined business operations to maximize accountability, growth and strategic alignment for public and private stakeholders. She brings an entrepreneurial agility with an unwavering commitment to amplifying impact. She is also the bestselling author of Skills: The Common Denominator, a book that explores the essential skills for the 21st century. Asha serves on the GW Alumni Council, Board of Directors for the MIT Sloan Club of New York, and as a Venture Partner for Verve Ventures. She’s presented at conferences in the Americas and is the recipient of awards on digital transformation and future of work. Asha studied business at the MIT Sloan School of Management.