Driving cross-border innovation between India and Germany. Leading business development and strategy at the Germany India Innovation Corridor (GIIC), with a focus on building high-impact partnerships across business, policy, and innovation. Mobilizing philanthropic giving between the U.S. and India. Helped establish the American India Foundation in New York to channel U.S. philanthropic support into development projects in India—backed by Citigroup and McKinsey. Building one of the largest global volunteer programs. Led the creation of DHL’s international volunteer platform, embedding community service into corporate culture across countries. Empowering youth through skills training in India. Partnered with Mother Teresa at Bata to train unemployed youth in footwear manufacturing, providing practical livelihood skills. Pioneering financial inclusion for women in India. Developed the world’s first women’s microfinance community initiative at Citibank—launched in India to expand access to credit and economic opportunity. Bridging the digital divide in Venezuela. Designed and implemented a computer literacy program that created employment pathways for educated but unemployed women in underserved communities. Fostering global citizenship and service in Germany. Co-founded Bonn’s first English-speaking Rotary Club, promoting international exchange and community engagement.