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Surabhi has nearly 20 years of experience designing and implementing innovative workforce development and adult education programs in the United States. From strategy development, to employer engagement, to relationship management, to fundraising, Surabhi’s expertise is one of WFC’s most valuable assets.

Education

  • Master of Arts degree in Sustainable International Development, Brandeis University, Massachusetts
  • Bachelor of Science in Economics, Purdue University in Indiana

Past Experience
UnidosUS

  • Liaised with Fortune500 organizations to develop workforce programs that would meet entry-level talent acquisition needs
  • Developed the capacity of non-profit organizations across the United States to help implement innovative, industry-responsive workforce development programs

Women’s Union in Boston

  • Responsible for conducting labour market research to help identify job training opportunities in the non-traditional sector for low-income women
  • Co-authored several reports and policies discussing the role of job training programs for low-income women

United Nations

  • Worked with UNICEF to conduct an evaluation of the Government of India’s funded program for health and sanitation in rural Rajasthan
  • Worked with the International Labour Organization to conduct research on employment and business opportunities for low-income women in the unorganized garment industry of New Delhi

Boards

  • Currently on the Board of National Reentry Workforce Collaborative
  • (2020-2022) Workforce 2030 Advisory Board of Foundational Partners catalyzed by The Atmospheric Fund and the Canada Green Building Council
  • (2014–2020) – Served on US Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop Workforce Advisory Group
  • (2011–2014) – Served on the Alumni Board of Heller School for Social Policy and Management
  • (2009–2013) – Served on the Board of Chicago Women in Trades
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Anshika is a development practitioner, with eight years of experience in steering the design, management, and execution of transformative workforce development programs. Previously she has spearheaded the largest skill development training initiative globally—the Prime Minister’s Skill Development Program in India—aimed at positively influencing the lives of 10 million young individuals. Her expertise extends to policy advocacy, research, philanthropy, and fundraising underscoring her ability to drive sustainable change and social impact. Anshika is also proficient in entrepreneurship development and SME capacity-building programs. A proud alumna of Warwick University, England, she completed her master’s in economics in 2015.

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