Vishakha N. Desai

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AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc.

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Vishakha N.
Desai is currently Chairman at AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc., Director at Citizens Committee for New York City, and Professor at Columbia School of International & Public Affairs.
Former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at Asia Society, Independent Non-Executive Director at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. from 2012 to 2024, Director at Penguin Random House Foundation, Inc., and Board Advisor at HealthpointCapital LLC from 2010 to 2011.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Mumbai and graduate and doctorate degrees from the University of Michigan.

Vishakha N. Desai active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Citizens Committee for New York City Citizens Committee for New York City Citizens Committee for New York City is a microgranting organization that empowers grassroots leaders, community groups, and small businesses across all five boroughs by providing microgrants of up to $5,000 through programs such as the Community Leaders Grant and the Neighborhood Business Grant. Citizens Committee for New York City provides collaborative impact grants and fellowships to experienced leaders, hosts office hours to assist grant applicants, and organizes an annual gala to celebrate and fundraise for community-driven change. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. These grants support resident-led projects in areas including arts, education, environment, health, economic development, and public safety, as well as small businesses that positively impact their local communities. The organization also offers capacity-building support, including coaching, workshops, networking opportunities, and connections to city agencies and partners, fostering a network of over 500 grassroots organizations and leaders.	Director/Board Member	-
Columbia School of International & Public Affairs Columbia School of International & Public Affairs Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides intercultural learning opportunities	Chairman	-

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Former positions of Vishakha N. Desai

Companies	Position	End
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LIMITED	Director/Board Member	2024-04-29
Asia Society Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an educational organization dedicated to promote mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among people, leaders and institutions	Chief Executive Officer	-
Bertelsmann Foundation US, Inc.	Director/Board Member	-
HealthpointCapital LLC HealthpointCapital LLC Investment ManagersFinance HealthpointCapital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the musculoskeletal healthcare sector. It participates in growth stage capital transactions.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures automotive vehicles and agricultural machinery & provides financing, hospitality and real estate services	Consumer Durables
HealthpointCapital LLC HealthpointCapital LLC Investment ManagersFinance HealthpointCapital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the musculoskeletal healthcare sector. It participates in growth stage capital transactions.	Finance
University of Michigan University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Mumbai University of Mumbai Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Bertelsmann Foundation US, Inc.
AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides intercultural learning opportunities	Commercial Services
Citizens Committee for New York City Citizens Committee for New York City Citizens Committee for New York City is a microgranting organization that empowers grassroots leaders, community groups, and small businesses across all five boroughs by providing microgrants of up to $5,000 through programs such as the Community Leaders Grant and the Neighborhood Business Grant. Citizens Committee for New York City provides collaborative impact grants and fellowships to experienced leaders, hosts office hours to assist grant applicants, and organizes an annual gala to celebrate and fundraise for community-driven change. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. These grants support resident-led projects in areas including arts, education, environment, health, economic development, and public safety, as well as small businesses that positively impact their local communities. The organization also offers capacity-building support, including coaching, workshops, networking opportunities, and connections to city agencies and partners, fostering a network of over 500 grassroots organizations and leaders.
Asia Society Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an educational organization dedicated to promote mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among people, leaders and institutions	Commercial Services
Columbia School of International & Public Affairs Columbia School of International & Public Affairs Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services